Legal Counsel (m/f)

Berne, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100%

What you can contribute

• Ensure the smooth running, within the prescribed deadlines, of the publication procedure for official texts (RO, FF and RS) as well as complementary offers, mainly in German
• Guarantee the completeness of the content and the correct structure of the texts and metadata relating to official publications and develop them according to the needs of users
• Actively participate in the development and improvement of the fedlex platform
• Contribute to the application and evolution of the law of official publications, while ensuring a consistent implementation of practice

What makes you unique

• University degree in law (licence/master)
• Very good knowledge of a second official language (B2); knowledge of a third official language (B1) and English (B1) is also desired
• In-depth knowledge of federal law, in particular constitutional law and administrative law, as well as the international law binding Switzerland
• Proficiency in standard computer programs and interest in innovative technical solutions
• Ability to work independently and precisely, with high quality requirements; perseverance and flexibility at work, as well as integrity and a sharp sense of responsibility
• Communicative, motivated person, enjoying teamwork and interested in issues relating to digital transformation

In a few words

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population.
• Diversity in everyday life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view.
• Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all issues related to physical or mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/fr/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

The Federal Chancellery -- staff of the Federal Council

The Federal Chancellery is the staff of the Federal Council and supports it in this capacity in the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of its sessions. It manages and coordinates government communication and develops its political planning. It organizes the events attended by the Federal Council in corpore and supports the President of the Confederation in the exercise of this function. Furthermore, the Federal Chancellery organizes votes and elections at the federal level. It ensures contact with initiative committees and referendum committees and determines whether popular initiatives and referendums have succeeded or not. Finally, it supports and coordinates the digital transformation of the federal administration.

Additional information

The first round of recruitment interviews is planned for the month of September.

Léonore Leresche
head of CPO editorial
+41 58 483 97 55

Questions about the position