Kanton Solothurn
Solothurn
Lawyer, 80-100%
- 19 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
Move with commitment. – This is the opportunity to take responsibility in a meaningful activity of political and social relevance and to drive sustainable developments for the population and economy with your own imprint. Behind this promise stands the Canton of Solothurn with countless possibilities, tangible flexibility, and stability in the work environment.Lawyer, 80-100%
The Office for Spatial Planning is committed to ensuring that the Canton of Solothurn and its regions and municipalities remain an attractive living space in the future. For the Services Department, we are looking for a lawyer, 80-100% at the Solothurn location from 01.01.2027 or by agreement.
Your responsibilities
- You support the office management as well as the specialist departments in planning and building law issues.
- A focus lies in the areas of building outside the construction zone as well as the cantonal building authority.
- In cases of usage conflicts, you identify the relevant interests and carefully weigh them against each other.
- You ensure quality assurance in selected co-reports, in responding to parliamentary motions, as well as in orders from the department and approval decisions of the government.
- You maintain professional exchange with the legal service of the Construction and Justice Department.
Your profile
- For this key role, you bring a completed law degree (MLaw/lic.iur.), several years of professional experience, and interest in issues of construction and planning law.
- A lawyer’s licence and/or additional training in planning and building law are advantageous.
- In everyday work, you demonstrate negotiation skills, assertiveness, and political acumen.
- You are able to recognise relevant issues early and express your thoughts clearly in fluent German.
- A quick grasp, resilience, and an affinity for digitalisation processes complete your profile.
Benefits.
Flexible working models
- Promotion of personal work-life balance through an annual working time model
- Part-time work, including in management positions
- Possibility of mobile working
- Progressive employment conditions based on a collective labour agreement
- Equal pay between men and women
- Loyalty bonuses
- 16 weeks maternity leave with full pay
- 2 weeks paternity leave
- Financial contributions to childcare
- Comprehensive range of internal and external training courses
- Collaboration with FHNW in leadership training
- Promotion of individual skills
- Flexible retirement age Attractive benefits of the internal pension fund
- 12 months continued salary payment in case of illness and a further 12 months daily sickness allowance
- Internal corporate health management
- Comprehensive advisory services on professional and personal matters
- Changing range of impulse courses
Questions?
Stephan Schader
Head of Services Department
032 627 25 66
Convinced?
We wish to fill this position without the support of external service providers. Email applications cannot be considered.
