Kantonale Verwaltung Schwyz
Schwyz
Lawyer in the Legal Service of the Department of Economic Affairs
- 12 August 2026
- 60 – 70%
- Permanent position
- Schwyz
About the job
Are you looking for a meaningful role in the heart of Switzerland - amidst impressive nature and recreational areas? Do you desire a varied and challenging task with short decision-making paths? Would you like to make a difference with your work and contribute genuinely to the welfare of the population? Then you are exactly right with us.
Lawyer in the Legal Service of the Department of Economic Affairs
What we offer you
- Flexibility Flexible working hours with compensation options and, depending on the area, home office.
- Holidays & Public Holidays Enjoy 25-30 days of holiday depending on age plus at least 15.5 paid public holidays per year.
- Further Education Diverse internal training opportunities as well as support for external education and training.
- Pension Pension fund with very good benefits and optional choice plans for additional savings contributions.
- Mobile Phone Monthly mobile phone allowance of up to CHF 40.- plus attractive discounts on subscriptions and devices.
- Family Additional family allowance of up to CHF 200.- per month alongside the cantonal child and education allowances.
- Health Ergonomic workplaces as well as sports and exercise offerings.
What you can achieve
- Legal advice and preparation of legal opinions to support the head of the department and the offices
- Management of legislative projects
- Representation of the department and offices in appeal procedures
- Preparation of consultations and co-reports
- Review of orders and service agreements
- Approval preparation for property acquisition by persons abroad
What distinguishes you
- Law degree (bar admission desired)
- Several years of professional experience in public law
- Independent and efficient working style
- Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
- Fluency in oral and written expression
Your new employer
The approximately 2300 employees in the canton of Schwyz take care of the concerns of the population and carry out public tasks on behalf of the citizens and authorities. The cantonal administration is the largest employer in the canton of Schwyz. The employees fulfil their responsible mandate in their daily work and continuously improve the quality and efficiency of their activities.
Your contacts
Do you have questions about the position or the application process? Kathrin Weidenmann-Wengle, Head of Legal Service, will be happy to answer them by phone at +41 41 819 16 35.
Do you have questions about personnel matters? Judith Schelbert, Head of Human Resources, will be happy to answer them by phone at +41 41 819 17 19.
