Legal Assistant (Working Student) (30-60%, fixed-term)

About the job

The Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects (SIA) is the leading professional association for qualified experts in the fields of civil engineering, architecture, technology, and the environment. The SIA is consistently dedicated to serving its members. Together with them, it is committed to promoting a high-quality building culture with the overarching goal of a sustainable and future-proof living environment of high quality.

YOUR TASKS

• As a working student, you will advise association members primarily in the areas of private and public construction law as well as labour law.
• In addition, you will advise and support the SIA's specialist departments, committees, and commissions internally on questions relating to association and contract law.
• After a thorough induction period, you will take responsibility for your own smaller projects.

YOUR PROFILE

• You have completed a Bachelor’s degree in law (BSc) and ideally are close to obtaining a Master’s degree (MLaw).
• You are interested in the construction and planning sector, enjoy advising, and like working in a team with various stakeholders from across Switzerland.
• You show initiative and are characterised by independent and structured working methods.
• Excellent oral and written expression in German is essential; knowledge of French and/or Italian is an advantage.

OUR OFFER

You can expect a varied role with diverse opportunities for development in a young, motivated team of legal professionals. Furthermore, you will gain valuable insights into the construction and planning sector. Your workplace is centrally located in Zurich. The fixed-term employment lasts six to seven months.

YOUR NEXT STEP

We look forward to receiving your application by email at bewerbung-recht(at)sia.ch. If you have any questions, please contact Laurène Gartmann, Head of Legal Services, at 044 283 15 98 or laurene.gartmann(at)sia.ch.