Legal Officer (m/f/d)

28 May 2026
100%
Sankt Gallen

Job summary

Join the fifth-largest canton in Switzerland with 6,000 staff. You'll contribute to the well-being of society through diverse services.

Tasks

Support criminal proceedings in complex legal environments.
Handle economic crimes and social insurance fraud cases.
Engage in structured crime investigations and cyber offenses.

Skills

Seeking candidates with relevant experience and education.
Strong analytical and investigative skills required.
Excellent communication abilities essential.

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About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we at the cantonal administration are committed to the common good of society. With an impressive variety of services, our work touches 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.

The Public Prosecutor's Office of the Canton of St. Gallen, Cantonal Investigation Office, conducts criminal proceedings in complex legal environments. This includes economic offences and social insurance fraud, violence, cyber and animal protection offences, as well as fundamentally proceedings involving organised crime.

To support our team, we are looking for a

Legal Officer for the Economic Offences Group from 1 July 2026 or by arrangement

Workload: 100%, limited to one year

Workplace: St. Gallen

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:

Martin Frey, Deputy Chief Public Prosecutor, +41 58 229 33 40