Lawyer BSM 40-50%

About the job

1 March 2027 or by arrangement

Place of work:

Bern

Protect – move – strengthen. Our contribution to an active and resilient Canton of Bern. Boldly forward. Truly committed. Strongly networked.

This aspiration guides us in the daily work at the Office for Civil Protection, Sport and Military (BSM).

In the Leadership Support division of the Staff Department, we support the office with central cross-sectional tasks and create the foundation for reliable planning and management of civil protection, sport and military. Our team is small, well-coordinated and works directly on the issues that concern the office management and the Directorate of Security.

As a lawyer at BSM, you operate at the interface of law, politics and administration. You accompany political developments, assess their impact on our office and support the development of forward-looking solutions.

Your tasks

• Observe and analyse political and legal developments at federal and cantonal level and assess their possible impact on BSM.
• Advise and support the office management and departments on strategic projects and complex legal and political issues.
• Participate in projects as well as in demanding political matters, prepare statements, co-reports and responses to parliamentary motions.
• Contribute to legislative projects and the revision of laws and ordinances within the remit of BSM.
• Ensure mutual representation in the legal service, especially in orders, contracts and appeal procedures.

Your profile

• Completed studies in law (Master or Licentiate); bar admission advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of administrative law and preferably experience in public administration and legislative procedures.
• Strong interest in political developments and their impact on administrative practice.
• Analytical, interconnected and strategic thinking as well as independent and solution-oriented working style.
• Communicative, committed and team-oriented personality with very good German skills (C1) and good to very good French skills (at least B2).

We offer you

• a varied and interesting activity in a pleasant and dynamic environment
• attractive, contemporary employment conditions
• opportunities for further training
• discounted sports offers (midi-actif) as well as access to the fitness room on the premises
• an attractive workplace in the city of Bern

Contact

Are you our new team member? Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application. Ms Eliane Bossart, Deputy Head of Staff and Head of Leadership Support, Tel. 031 636 04 55, eliane.bossart@be.ch, will be happy to answer your questions.

About the Office for Civil Protection, Sport and Military

The Office for Civil Protection, Sport and Military (BSM) provides various services in the areas of civil protection, sport and military with its around 100 employees (plus around 11,000 militia members).

https://www.bsm.sid.be.ch/de/start.html