Kanton Schaffhausen
Schaffhausen
Lawyer Building Law, 50 %
- 26 October 2026
- 50%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- Schaffhausen
About the job
Canton of Schaffhausen, Legal Service Building Department
The Legal Service of the Building Department is an important service unit responsible for handling appeals in construction and planning matters, drafting legal ordinances, preliminary examinations of building regulations and zoning plans, and approval applications for municipal ordinances. The main topics include planning and building law, traffic, civil engineering, structural engineering, forestry, nature conservation, monument preservation, and energy.
For this dynamic team, we are looking for a
What you bring
We offer you
The Canton of Schaffhausen as an employer
The Cantonal Administration of Schaffhausen provides services in various areas for the public, businesses, and private individuals. As an employer, we unite a wide range of professional fields under one roof. As diverse as our organisation is, so are our workplaces. They are characterised by broad areas of responsibility, professionalism, and proximity to citizens.
Have we piqued your interest?
We look forward to receiving your online application!
For further information about the advertised position, please contact Ms Nina Dajcar (Head of Legal Service BD) by phone at: 052 632 73 02, or Mr Patrick Spahn (Department Secretary BD) by phone at 052 632 73 08, or visit us at www.sh.ch.
Please note that only online applications will be considered.
We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies.
The Legal Service of the Building Department is an important service unit responsible for handling appeals in construction and planning matters, drafting legal ordinances, preliminary examinations of building regulations and zoning plans, and approval applications for municipal ordinances. The main topics include planning and building law, traffic, civil engineering, structural engineering, forestry, nature conservation, monument preservation, and energy.
For this dynamic team, we are looking for a
Lawyer Building Law, 50 %
What to expect- Mainly handling appeals and complex legal issues in the field of building and spatial planning law
- Processing legal questions from cantonal offices and participating in approval procedures for municipal regulations
- Active member of working and project groups
- Representing the canton’s interests in legal disputes
- Supporting departments in preparing proposals (legislative projects) of the government council to the cantonal council
- General staff tasks such as drafting consultations on political matters
- Representation within the team
What you bring
- Law degree (lic.iur or MLaw)
- Experience in construction and administrative law as well as case law
- Fluent German skills and experience in project work
- Strong understanding of economic and political contexts
- A flair for construction and technical issues including reading and understanding building plans
- Excellent communication skills, a healthy pragmatism, good prioritisation and sense of responsibility, as well as enjoyment of teamwork
We offer you
- A responsible and interesting role in a motivated team working together towards a common goal
- The incredible variety of a cantonal administration, with tasks and functions that few companies can offer
- Modern employment conditions according to cantonal personnel law, with the employee always at the centre
- A collegial working atmosphere in the heart of Schaffhausen, with numerous catering options and yet close to water and forest for a relaxing lunch break
The Canton of Schaffhausen as an employer
The Cantonal Administration of Schaffhausen provides services in various areas for the public, businesses, and private individuals. As an employer, we unite a wide range of professional fields under one roof. As diverse as our organisation is, so are our workplaces. They are characterised by broad areas of responsibility, professionalism, and proximity to citizens.
Have we piqued your interest?
We look forward to receiving your online application!
For further information about the advertised position, please contact Ms Nina Dajcar (Head of Legal Service BD) by phone at: 052 632 73 02, or Mr Patrick Spahn (Department Secretary BD) by phone at 052 632 73 08, or visit us at www.sh.ch.
Please note that only online applications will be considered.
We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies.
