Kanton St.Gallen
St. Gallen
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Lawyer (m/f/d)
- 31 January 2026
- 100%
- St. Gallen
Job summary
Join the St. Gallen cantonal administration, a key player in public welfare.
Tasks
- Support public safety through diverse legal services and tasks.
- Assist in administrative law and legislative processes effectively.
- Collaborate within a team of 2000 dedicated professionals.
Skills
- Seeking candidates with relevant education and experience.
- Strong analytical and legal drafting skills required.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities essential.
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About the job
As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services, our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. With our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.
The Department of Security and Justice (SJD) is the competence center for public safety in the canton of St. Gallen. It employs around 2000 staff who work in six different offices as well as in the General Secretariat. The General Secretariat provides central services for the entire department, including personnel, legal services, finance, IT, and real estate.
The Legal Service fulfills a variety of tasks as a staff unit in the General Secretariat, both in internal administrative legal matters and in the context of legislation by the Cantonal Council and government.
Due to a retirement, we are looking for a
Position: 80-100%
Workplace: St. Gallen
Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you want to be part of the team, we look forward to your application.
Further information:
For additional information, the head of the Legal Service, lic. iur. Marcel Zaugg (phone: 058 229 36 02), or the deputy head of the Legal Service, Vera Topic M.A. HSG in Law (phone: 058 229 36 82), will be happy to assist you.
