Legal Intern 80 - 100%

About the job

coordinate | support | advise

Building Department Canton of Zurich

80 - 100%

01.09.2026 or by arrangement | limited to 12 months

Legal Intern

Do you want to apply your acquired knowledge in practice? With us, you can contribute to important tasks of public interest. The Staff Department supports the Directorate Management and the offices in all directorate matters. We operate in various areas of law and are on the way to a digital administration.

Your tasks

• Preparation of decisions (appeals and supervisory complaints)
• Participation in legislative projects
• Clarification of legal questions
• Providing legal information (internal and external)
• Supporting the team in sitting on various committees

Your profile

• Recently completed law degree (Master)
• Initial experience in construction, planning or environmental law
• Good oral and written communication skills
• High willingness to learn

Our offer

We offer you a practical and varied internship and you will gain insight into various areas of everyday legal work. You will be supported by a committed team.

Your contact

Sara Ramp

Legal Secretary

+41 43 259 28 18

Available: Mon, Tue, Thu

Legal Secretary

+41 43 259 28 18

Available: Mon, Tue, Thu

Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee claims. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.

About us

The General Secretariat (GS) is the hub between the six offices of the Building Department. In addition to central tasks in the areas of finance, IT, personnel and communication, it is also responsible for statements on political initiatives, consultations and the coordination of legislative projects. In addition, the employees of the GS handle supervisory complaints and appeals against decisions of the offices and against resolutions of the municipalities. Another area of activity is the implementation of environmental protection within the administration and the coordination of environmental impact assessments for major construction projects.

Do you want to use your expertise to contribute to a sustainably attractive Canton of Zurich? We can offer you an exciting environment – right next to Zurich main station.

Do you want to use your expertise to contribute to a sustainably attractive Canton of Zurich? We can offer you an exciting environment – right next to Zurich main station.

We offer…

Lunch voucher

Team

Workplace near main station

Interaction at eye level

Your application process

Pre-selection

Initial interview

Final decision