Legal Officer - Administrative Law (80%)

The Economic Service of the City of Lausanne contributes to the economic, commercial and cultural development of the city. In this context, it ensures the application of legal provisions within its areas of competence, conducts administrative procedures, issues decisions and grants various authorisations. To ensure the legal support of these activities, we are looking, following the departure of the current post holder, for a legal officer at 80%.

The City of Lausanne offers you a stimulating environment. Your skills directly contribute to the quality of life of the people of Lausanne.

Main mission(s)

Advise and support the units of the Service on legal matters related to their activities

Process complex files and draft administrative decisions as well as legal acts within the Service's competences

Ensure the follow-up of administrative and contentious procedures

Guarantee the compliance of the Service's practices with applicable legal provisions

Participate in the development of regulatory amendment projects, directives and internal procedures

Profile

University Master’s degree in Swiss law

Bar admission

3 to 5 years of professional experience as a legal officer, preferably in a public administration

Mastery of administrative law

Experience in construction law is an asset

Knowledge of the functioning of public administrations

Good writing skills

Organised, autonomous, rigorous person with a sense of priorities

Aptitude for teamwork

Salary scale

12

Starting date

1st October 2026 or to be agreed

Information

Ms Franca Coppe, legal manager of the service, 021 315 32 43

Application

Please send us your application and the usual documents by 27.08.2026 via the online form.
Having trouble applying? You can contact Mr Jean-Christophe Allet - HR manager of the Service at +41 21 315 24 32

We pay great attention to the diversity of life paths of our collaborators. Our positions are open to both women and men.