Team Leader Legal Advice (100%)

About the job

The control office for the national collective labour agreement (L-GAV) of the hospitality industry is the enforcement and control organisation of the social partners. We monitor compliance with the L-GAV throughout Switzerland, advise businesses and employees, manage contribution funds, and promote professional development.

Do you enjoy advising, work practically, and would like to lead a small team at the same time?
With the retirement of our long-standing head of legal services in view, we are looking for a committed individual as

Team Leader Legal Advice (100%)
L-GAV Consulting / Operational Work and Leadership

In this versatile role, you will be actively involved in advising on a daily basis: you provide information on the provisions of the L-GAV and handle enquiries directly. At the same time, you lead a small team, coordinate its work, and further develop our advisory practice.

Your core tasks

• Consulting: Telephone, written and personal advice on the L-GAV in German, French and Italian.
• Case handling: Independent clarification of complex questions regarding the application of the L-GAV.
• Team leadership: Professional and personnel management of a team of two employees.
• Organisation, quality & development: Distribution and prioritisation of individual tasks, ensuring a consistent and high-quality advisory practice, as well as optimisation of processes and co-design of digital development.
• Collaboration: Internal professional clarifications in all language regions.

Your profile

• Commercial training with further education in the paralegal field or a comparable qualification (e.g. HR/personnel management with a focus on labour law). A law degree is not required, but a bachelor’s degree in law is also welcome.
• Professional experience in consulting and team leadership as well as knowledge of labour law or the application of a collective labour agreement.
• Very good German, French and Italian skills, both spoken and written (business fluent).
• Enjoyment of direct customer contact and explaining the L-GAV in an understandable way.
• Strong communication skills, team spirit, confident appearance and sense of responsibility.
• Proficient use of MS Office, high digital affinity and a structured, proactive working style.

What to expect from us

• A varied leadership role with plenty of direct contact with businesses and employees.
• Scope for shaping the further development of processes and the quality of advice.
• Short decision-making paths and close cooperation with other specialist areas.
• A modern, digitalised working environment and a centrally located workplace in Basel.
• Contemporary employment conditions and good social benefits.
• A motivated team and close cooperation with the Head of Services & Finance.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents, addressed to Ms Judith Hangartner, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Services & Finance.

You can find the details for submitting your application on our website under Vacancies .