Legal Employee / Responsible for Opera House 80%

Zürich

Key information

Publication date:30 September 2025
Workload:80%
Place of work:Zürich

Job summary

Join us at the Fachstelle Kultur, shaping culture in Zurich! Enjoy a dynamic work environment and meaningful contributions to society.

Tasks

Act as the primary contact for the Opernhaus and manage all related tasks.
Support the Zukunft Oper construction project and oversee legal matters.
Draft requests for the government and parliament regarding cultural policies.

Skills

Degree in law with relevant public administration experience required.
Strong interest in culture and knowledge of Swiss cultural policies essential.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with initiative.

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Legal Employee / Responsible for Opera House 80%

Are you looking for a challenge in the environment of culture, politics, and administration? Do you want to make a difference and contribute to the promotion of culture in the canton of Zurich? Then you are right with us.

The Cultural Office sets the strategic direction for cultural promotion and implements the cultural policy of the government council. It promotes contemporary cultural creation in various fields, supports projects and institutions, awards prizes and distinctions, and supports municipalities in their cultural programs. Through these activities, the Cultural Office contributes to a diverse cultural life in the canton of Zurich.

Starting May 1, 2026, or by arrangement, we are looking for a person who will take on the project responsibility for the opera house as well as legal tasks of the Cultural Office with commitment.

These tasks await you
- Contact person for the opera house and handling of all business including reporting, compliance with requirements, and review of the annual accounts and budget
- Support of the construction project Zukunft Oper
- Handling legal issues within the responsibility of the Cultural Office
- Drafting government council proposals and cantonal council proposals for the Cultural Office
- Statements on new laws and regulations (cantonal and national)
- Preparation of parliamentary business in the cultural sector
- Intercantonal cultural cost equalization: participation in the working group and calculation of compensations

You bring with you
- Completed studies in law
- Several years of professional experience, preferably with experience in public administration
- Demonstrated interest in culture, ideally with knowledge of Swiss cultural promotion and actors in cultural policy as well as cultural creation in the canton
- Independent personality who enjoys working precisely and structured in a team and with high initiative.
- Interest in political processes and business

You can expect a lot from us
- A meaningful and responsible position with social relevance
- A workplace in close proximity to Zurich main station and attractive employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines

Application
Take the next step in your professional career with us and send us your application via our online tool. We look forward to your dossier!

Any questions? Seraina Rohrer is happy to answer questions about the position at seraina.rohrer@ji.zh.ch.

We do not consider applications from personnel service companies for this position.