Kanton Zürich
Zürich
15 hours ago
Legal Intern 100%
- 08 May 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join our team as a Juristische/r Praktikant/in in Zurich! Gain hands-on experience in data protection.
Tasks
- Advise public bodies and private individuals on data privacy.
- Assess privacy-related regulations and initiatives effectively.
- Conduct legal research and engage in specific projects.
Skills
- Completed law degree with a focus on data protection and public law.
- Strong communication and service-oriented mindset required.
- Interest in interdisciplinary work and digitalization topics.
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About the job
Legal Intern 100%«Our central task is the protection of personal data and thus the privacy of the residents of the Canton of Zurich.»
For this purpose, the Data Protection Officer acts as an independent supervisory authority. It supervises the data processing of the cantonal administration, the municipalities and the other authorities and public institutions in the Canton of Zurich. Together with its team, it advises public bodies, conducts inspections and informs the public about data protection issues and topics related to privacy protection.
For our legal team, we are looking for a legal intern starting 1 September 2026 or by arrangement, limited to one year.
Your tasks
You advise public bodies and private individuals, assess data protection-relevant ordinances, projects and notifications, create publications (web articles) and participate in topic-specific projects. You independently carry out legal clarifications in various areas of law and are the contact person within the supervisory authority for a specific thematic area (e.g. video surveillance).
What you bring
You have a completed university degree in law and are interested in data protection, computer science and information security. You feel comfortable in public law and are fascinated by digitalisation topics. You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary environment, are communicative, service-oriented and responsible.
What we offer
We offer you an interesting and varied activity in a socially highly topical environment. You will learn to apply data protection law in practice. In doing so, you will also gain an in-depth insight into administrative law and topics of information security. You can expect a committed and motivated team and can count on thorough induction. Our employment conditions are attractive and in accordance with cantonal guidelines. Your workplace is located in the city of Zurich in close proximity to the main station.
Have we aroused your interest?
Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application. If you have any questions or require information, please contact Joël Brigger, legal staff member, Tel. 044 360 99 99.
More about us: www.datenschutz.ch
Cantonal employment conditions: www.zh.ch
