Lawyer (m/f/d)

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The legal service of the Construction and Environment Department, organizationally integrated into the Office for the Environment, supports the Offices for Environment, Water and Energy, and Civil Engineering in legally compliant enforcement. In addition to environmental and water protection law, the legal service deals with water use and hydraulic engineering law, road law, as well as electricity supply and energy law.

We are looking for a

Lawyer (m/f/d)

Starting November 1, 2025, or by agreement

Workload: 80%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

• Processing hydraulic engineering planning procedures including assessment of objections raised and approval of water projects
• Handling legal questions in the context of preliminary examination and approval of municipal road plans
• Participation in legal appeal procedures in the areas of hydraulic engineering and road law
• Review of legal issues of the Civil Engineering Office in civil and public law
• Participation in consultations on legislative proposals from the federal government and canton
• Advising municipalities and private individuals in road law and hydraulic engineering law including water protection law
• Drafting statements for the public prosecutor's office in environmental criminal proceedings (water protection and environmental law)

What distinguishes you

• Completed university degree (lic.iur. or MLaw)
• Thorough knowledge of constitutional and administrative law
• Enjoyment of complex issues and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Proactive personality with confident demeanor and editorial skill
• Careful, goal-oriented, and independent working style
• Teamwork skills and social competence

What we offer

• Versatile and professionally challenging activities with a lot of personal responsibility
• Introduction in a collegial team
• Progressive working time models and training opportunities
• On-site catering options

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you want to be part of the team, we look forward to your application.

Further information:

Marianne Feller Herzig, Head of Legal and EIA Department, Phone 058 229 43 27