Legal Expert in Construction Law

About the job

Canton of Zurich

Department of Construction

Building Office

Zurich

immediately available

Legal Expert in Construction Law

60%

Would you like to apply your legal expertise where law and demanding construction projects directly intersect? Our legal service functions like an in-house legal department and supports our client representatives in all construction law matters.

Your Tasks

• You advise our project managers and the executive management on matters of private and public construction law – especially in procurement procedures and contract issues such as claims for additional costs, defects, and fee disputes.
• You independently manage court proceedings and represent the interests of the Building Office.
• You participate in interdisciplinary projects and working groups of the Building Office or the Department of Construction.
• You draft well-founded opinions and proposals for internal and external bodies.
• You are responsible for the legal service matters of the office and collaborate on legislative projects.

Your Profile

• You have completed a law degree (MLaw) and preferably also hold a lawyer's licence.
• You bring several years of professional experience in private and public construction law, particularly in contract and procurement law.
• As part of a small team, you enjoy working independently and autonomously.
• To advise our project managers and executive management optimally, you have a good sense for audience-appropriate and concise communication.
• You maintain an overview both in short-term queries and longer-running proceedings and pursue your topics consistently.

What Awaits You

With us, you will find a legal role with exceptional professional breadth: You accompany public procurement procedures for cantonal construction projects and simultaneously advise on private law contract, fee, and liability issues. Through close collaboration with our project managers, you are close to the construction projects and experience directly how your legal advice is put into practice. As part of a small team, you can take on responsibility and make a visible contribution.

Your Contact

Julia Steinbach
Head of Legal Service + Assessments
+41 43 259 43 25

Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications associated with fee claims. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.

About Us

The Building Office is responsible for the development, realisation, and maintenance of cantonal buildings, from the Grossmünster to the university building.
It ensures expert planning and realisation of new buildings, maintenance, and art-and-construction projects of public buildings.
It is committed to sustainability and building culture, ensures careful use of resources, and high operational suitability.

Would you like to apply your expertise for a sustainably attractive Canton of Zurich? We can offer you an exciting environment – right next to Zurich main station.

We Offer...

Your Application Process

For this position, we do not require a cover letter. We look forward to getting to know you a little better through a few short questions.

• Pre-selection
• First interview
• Second interview including company tour
• Final decision

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