Stadt St.Gallen
Stelle
Lawyer 50-60%
- 11 September 2026
- 50 – 60%
- Stelle
Job summary
Join the City of St.Gallen as a Legal Advisor in a dynamic team. Enjoy a great work-life balance and various benefits.
Tasks
- Provide legal advice and support to the Social and Security Directorate.
- Draft documents for the City Council and Parliament, and respond to inquiries.
- Contribute to the development of legal regulations and statements.
Skills
- University degree in law; legal experience, especially in administration, is a plus.
- Strong analytical and communication skills; independence and flexibility are key.
- Team spirit, high social competence, and negotiation skills are essential.
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About the job
Your new role
The Social and Security Staff is the hub for all matters of the Directorate of Social Affairs and Security with the departments City Police, Fire Brigade/Civil Protection, Social Issues, Child and Adult Protection Authority as well as Social Services.
As a lawyer in the legal service, you will advise and support the directorate on legal matters in a small, committed team and handle enquiries, applications and legal cases. You will prepare submissions for the City Council and the City Parliament, respond to parliamentary initiatives and contribute to the drafting of legal ordinances and statements.
You are ideally suited for this position if you
- have a university degree in law (lawyer’s licence an advantage).
- bring professional experience, ideally in administration.
- are characterised by independence, flexibility, analytical and communication skills.
- have a confident written style.
- possess team spirit, high social competence and negotiation skills.
Good reasons to work for the City of St. Gallen:
Your new employer
The City Administration of St. Gallen, its enterprises and the municipal schools offer around 3,000 employees a workplace. With us, you contribute personally together with your colleagues to a liveable city and the well-being of our diverse population.
Our corporate culture
We cultivate a corporate culture characterised by mutual respect and equal opportunities. Our framework conditions support you in balancing work, family and other areas of life.
What we offer
You can expect a responsible and varied range of tasks. We offer contemporary employment conditions such as flexible working time models, home office, discounts for the Ostwind subscription, municipal family allowances or a diverse internal training offer. Look forward to a workplace in the heart of the old town of St. Gallen.
Have we aroused your interest?
For questions about the position, please contact Marc Lichtensteiger, Head of Legal Service, telephone 071 224 41 87. Please submit your complete application exclusively online.
We value diversity in all its forms and look forward to your perspective.
