État de Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel
Legal Officer 80% (Fixed-term Contract)
- 25 September 2026
- 80%
- Temporary
About the job
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Territorial Planning Service (SCAT)
The SCAT's mission is to ensure sustainable development of the territory. Its forward-looking and regulatory action aims both to protect the natural foundations of life and to create a harmonious built environment free from hazards, favourable to housing, social life and economic activities. It establishes the cantonal master plan, controls the conformity of municipal planning with planning regulations and coordinates building permit procedures.
Your tasks
As a legal officer, you collaborate on the various tasks of the service by providing your legal expertise to a multidisciplinary team. In particular, you verify the relevance and coherence of municipal planning regulations while drafting decision projects related to the granting of building permits. Furthermore, you lead the revisions of legislation governing planning and construction and establish cantonal planning.
The position is offered for a duration of 7 to 8 months as a replacement due to maternity leave.
Your profile
Holder of legal training, complemented by a specialisation or experience in territorial planning acquired within a private office or public administration, you have good knowledge of administrative procedure.
Endowed with a proven sense of communication and negotiation, you have skills in real estate expertise.
Holding a lawyer’s licence is an additional asset.
We offer you
Information
Mr Dominique Bourquin, cantonal planner, tel. 032 889 67 40
Working for the State
Diversity is a fundamental value that we cultivate with conviction and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of origin, gender or background, feels fully integrated and valued.
Application deadline: 14 October 2026
Salary: Fixed
Start date: 1 December 2026
Territorial Planning Service (SCAT)
The SCAT's mission is to ensure sustainable development of the territory. Its forward-looking and regulatory action aims both to protect the natural foundations of life and to create a harmonious built environment free from hazards, favourable to housing, social life and economic activities. It establishes the cantonal master plan, controls the conformity of municipal planning with planning regulations and coordinates building permit procedures.
Your tasks
As a legal officer, you collaborate on the various tasks of the service by providing your legal expertise to a multidisciplinary team. In particular, you verify the relevance and coherence of municipal planning regulations while drafting decision projects related to the granting of building permits. Furthermore, you lead the revisions of legislation governing planning and construction and establish cantonal planning.
The position is offered for a duration of 7 to 8 months as a replacement due to maternity leave.
Your profile
Holder of legal training, complemented by a specialisation or experience in territorial planning acquired within a private office or public administration, you have good knowledge of administrative procedure.
Endowed with a proven sense of communication and negotiation, you have skills in real estate expertise.
Holding a lawyer’s licence is an additional asset.
We offer you
- A stimulating, dynamic and meaningful working environment.
- Varied work within a competent and committed team.
Information
Mr Dominique Bourquin, cantonal planner, tel. 032 889 67 40
Working for the State
Diversity is a fundamental value that we cultivate with conviction and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of origin, gender or background, feels fully integrated and valued.
Application deadline: 14 October 2026
Salary: Fixed
Start date: 1 December 2026
