St.Gallen
Property Transactions Specialist (m/f/d)
- 29 October 2026
- 100%
- St.Gallen
Job summary
Join the Kantonsverwaltung, the fifth-largest canton in Switzerland, committed to societal well-being. Enjoy a supportive work environment with diverse opportunities.
Tasks
- Handle all property-related transactions for St.Gallen.
- Manage land acquisition for infrastructure projects efficiently.
- Advise departments on property law and regulations.
Skills
- Legal education or equivalent in real estate law required.
- Strong negotiation skills and stakeholder engagement expertise.
- Ability to make decisive, solution-oriented decisions under pressure.
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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 touches 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 Property Transactions Department acts as the competence centre of the Canton of St. Gallen for property law transactions concerning cantonal properties as well as for land acquisition in cantonal road and water construction projects.
To handle these exciting transactions, we are seeking at the Civil Engineering Office, due to retirement, with immediate effect or by arrangement a
Property Transactions Specialist (m/f/d)
Workload: 80-100% (job sharing possible)
Workplace: St. Gallen
What to expect
- Independent implementation of all property-related transactions of the Canton of St. Gallen
- Portfolio management for the precautionary land acquisition of the Civil Engineering Office
- Co-responsibility and negotiation leadership in land acquisition for water construction projects
- Advising all departments on property law matters
What distinguishes you
- Further training as a land registry administrator, legal education, or a comparable qualification with a strong focus on real property law
- In-depth knowledge of property and land registry law as well as an understanding of public law interfaces
- Confidence in negotiations, a winning manner, and tact with stakeholders
- Strong decision-making and assertiveness in complex transactions
- High resilience, solution-oriented thinking, and passion for actively shaping cantonal real estate projects
What we offer
- Exciting and varied tasks in a dynamic environment with a lot of personal responsibility and extensive competencies
- Meaningful participation in infrastructure and real estate projects for the population
- Committed, collegial, and experienced team
- Flexible working hours and holiday arrangements
- Diverse training opportunities with generous support
- Modern working environment with its own canteen and vehicle fleet
- Attractive workplace close to the centre of St. Gallen
Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.
Further information under:
Fabian Mogg, Head of Property Transactions, Telephone 058 229 01 66, or Patrick Gähwiler, Head of Land Acquisition, Telephone 058 229 30 97
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