Lawyer (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work covers all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The legal service of the Building and Environment Department, organisationally integrated into the Office for the Environment, supports the Office for the Environment, the Office for Water and Energy, the Civil Engineering Office, and the Office for Spatial Development and Geoinformation in legally compliant enforcement. The legal service handles the broad range of legal areas that fall within the remit of the aforementioned offices.

We are looking for a

Lawyer (m/f/d)

Starting 1 September 2026 or by arrangement

Workload: 80-100%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

• Processing of hydraulic engineering planning procedures (water construction projects) of municipalities at the preliminary examination and approval stages
• Assessment of objections against cantonal water construction projects, focusing on the Rhesi flood protection project
• Water body determinations
• Handling legal questions in the context of preliminary examination of municipal road plans
• Processing approval applications for municipal road plans
• In the areas of hydraulic engineering, natural hazards, road law, and water protection law:
• Participation in appeal procedures
• Drafting statements for the public prosecutor's office in environmental offences
• Review of legal questions
• Advising municipalities and private individuals
• Participation in consultations on legislative proposals from the federal and cantonal governments
• Participation in the handling of parliamentary initiatives and collaboration on projects

What distinguishes you

• University degree as lic.iur. or MLaw
• Thorough knowledge of constitutional and administrative law
• Enjoyment of complex issues and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Proactive personality with confident demeanour and editorial skill
• Careful, goal-oriented, and independent working style
• Team spirit and social competence

What we offer

• Versatile and legally demanding work with a great deal of personal responsibility
• Collegial working atmosphere in a supportive team
• Flexible working time models and individual training opportunities
• On-site cafeteria with lunch offerings

Ready for the next step? If we have piqued your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information from:

Marianne Feller Herzig, Head of Legal and EIA Department, Tel. 058 229 43 27

Moritz Blöchlinger, Deputy Head of Department, Tel. 058 229 73 61