Legal Specialist in Municipal Law (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we at the cantonal administration are committed to the common good of society. With an impressive variety of services, our work touches all areas of life, be it education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, and finance. Through our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.


We are looking for a

Legal Specialist in Municipal Law (m/f/d)

starting 1 November 2026 or by arrangement

• Legal advice and support for citizens, municipal authorities, and administrative staff in implementing legal requirements
• Design and delivery of training and further education for authority members on the Municipal Act and other regulations
• Conducting supervisory audits with a focus on official management
• Advising internal departments on questions regarding the interpretation of municipal law and ensuring coherent implementation of legal requirements
• Drafting supervisory orders or more complex information for municipalities as well as instructions, leaflets, and tools for municipalities
• Building and maintaining a knowledge database
• Commentary on the Municipal Act

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in law or administrative training with additional legal qualification (legal agent, legal specialist, paralegal)
• Professional experience in public administration, a municipal office, as a council clerk, or in municipal law
• Willingness to deliver presentations for training and further education of authorities
• Confident appearance for presentations and exchanges with professionals
• Team spirit and willingness to collaborate with other departments (e.g., legal staff)
• Communication and service-oriented mentality

• You will be part of a lively interdisciplinary team that frequently exchanges ideas and takes responsibility
• You contribute to ensuring and further developing the application of law and the training of municipalities in the canton of St. Gallen
• Challenging issues from diverse areas, links to current developments, and communication with citizens and municipalities
• Attractive employment conditions with the possibility of home office and a workplace centrally located in the city of St. Gallen
• The position can be combined 50% with the position "Legal Specialist in Legislation"

Office for Municipalities and Civil Law | sg.ch
Martin Jeker, Head of Department Municipal Supervision, Telephone 058 229 22 41