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- 09 April 2026
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- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Baudirektion Kanton Zürich for a legal internship! Gain valuable experience in environmental, construction, and administrative law.
Tasks
- Conduct legal clarifications for the AWEL's legal department.
- Draft responses to appeals and complaints.
- Support in preparing decisions and legislative projects.
Skills
- Must have an MLaw degree or be nearing completion.
- Strong understanding of environmental law is essential.
- Excellent German language skills are required.
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Building Department Canton Zurich
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From July 6, 2026 or by arrangement, 6 to 12 months
Legal Internship
Would you like to apply your knowledge of environmental, construction, and administrative law in everyday professional life and deepen it in a large cantonal environmental office? Then become part of the Legal Department at the Office for Waste, Water, Energy and Air (AWEL). To strengthen our team, we are looking for a motivated person who has recently completed their studies.
Your tasks
- You carry out legal clarifications for the Legal Department as well as the specialist departments of AWEL.
- You edit appeal and complaint responses.
- In addition, you support the lawyers in drafting and reviewing orders and other documents.
- If possible, you also support us in legislative projects.
- You will gain insight into the diverse range of activities of a large environmental office.
Your profile
- You have completed a degree (MLaw) or are about to graduate.
- You are interested in environmental, construction, and environmental law.
- You have a quick grasp and an independent, very careful, and organized way of working.
- We require very good knowledge of German.
Our offer
We work collegially, straightforwardly, and with joy in a team. During your internship, you will mainly work on issues from our core legal areas in environmental law, but you can also gain experience in other areas. You will get to know a large cantonal administration and make contacts with specialists from various departments.
Your contact
Alexander Geml
Deputy Head of Legal
+41 43 259 32 70
Deputy Head of Legal
+41 43 259 32 70
Dear personnel service providers! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee claims. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
The Office for Waste, Water, Energy and Air is committed to a healthy, safe, and attractive environment in the Canton of Zurich. We ensure the protection and sustainable use of the natural resources in the Canton of Zurich. As a supervisory authority, we ensure the supply of clean drinking water and electrical energy, the environmentally sound disposal of waste and wastewater, and protection against flooding. For this, 270 employees are committed day by day.
Do you want to use your expertise to contribute to a sustainably attractive Canton of Zurich? We can offer you an exciting environment – right next to Zurich main station.
Do you want to use your expertise to contribute to a sustainably attractive Canton of Zurich? We can offer you an exciting environment – right next to Zurich main station.
We offer…
Lunch voucher
Onboarding
Meaningful work
Workplace near main station
Interaction at eye level
Your application process
Pre-selection
First interview (online)
Second interview with tour
Final decision
