Legal Counsel
Fribourg
Key information
- Publication date:12 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Fribourg
Job summary
Explore exciting job offers at the University of Fribourg! Join a dynamic and supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Draft and review legal texts with various university units.
- Provide legal advice to Senate, Rectorate, and faculties.
- Conduct legal research across various fields of law.
Skills
- Master's in law with strong administrative law knowledge required.
- Fluent in German with good French skills, both written and oral.
- Excellent legal writing and cooperative problem-solving ability.
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Legal Counsel
80 - 90% at the Legal Service
Field of activity
Drafting and reviewing legal texts in collaboration with the various units of the University, particularly in the area of legislation and contracts
Drafting decision proposals for the University’s Internal Appeals Commission and the Rectorate
Legal advice, information, and expertise for the Senate, the Rectorate, the services, and the faculties of the University
Legal support for the faculties and services of the University
Participation in disciplinary procedures
Legal research in various areas of law
Requirements
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in law with good knowledge of administrative law
Native German speaker with good knowledge of French (written and oral)
Several years of professional experience desired, preferably in the field of higher education or administration
Excellent ability to draft legal texts
Cooperation skills, flexibility, and solution-oriented
Ability to work independently and in a team
Language requirements
French and/or German
with good knowledge of the other language
Starting date:
- 01.11.2025 or date to be agreed
Information:
Boris Perrod, Head of the Legal Service
T: +41 26 300 71 38
Application deadline:
05.09.2025
Submission address:
Through this link.
Only French or German version available
