Kanton St. Gallen
St.Gallen
Lawyer (m/f/d)
- 09 November 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
- St.Gallen
About the job
As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society in the cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services, our work affects all areas of life, be it education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, and finance. Through our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.We are looking for a lawyer (m/f/d) at the Office for the Environment from 1 February 2027 or by arrangement
Lawyer (m/f/d)
- Coordination of hydraulic planning procedures (flood protection, revitalisation) at municipal and cantonal waters, including handling objections at cantonal waters
- Coordination of special water use permits (construction of buildings and facilities in the area of public waters)
- Water body determinations
- Pre-examinations and approvals of municipal and partial road plans
- Legal support of projects related to road legislation
- In the areas of hydraulic engineering, natural hazards, and road law:
- Advising municipalities and private individuals
- Participation in legal appeal procedures
- Advising the Office for Water and Energy and the Civil Engineering Office
- Participation in consultations on legislative proposals from the federal government and canton
- Participation in the handling of parliamentary initiatives and collaboration in projects
- 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
- Versatile and legally demanding activity with a lot of personal responsibility
- Collegial working atmosphere in a supportive team
- Flexible working time models and individual training opportunities
Moritz Blöchlinger, Deputy Head of Department, Telephone 058 229 73 61
