Altdorf
Head of the Office of Justice
- 04 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Altdorf
Job summary
Join the Justice Office as the head, overseeing vital operations. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth.
Tasks
- Lead the Justice and Commercial Register Department effectively.
- Manage citizenship processes and oversee notarial activities.
- Ensure compliance with public and private body regulations.
Skills
- Legal degree required with public administration experience preferred.
- Strong communication skills in writing and speaking.
- Experience with digital process optimization and leadership.
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Head of the Office of Justice
The Office of Justice consists of the Department of Justice and Commercial Register and the Civil Status Department (Civil Status Office Uri). The tasks of the office include, in addition to the management of the commercial register and those of the Civil Status Department (Civil Status Office Uri), in particular the supervision of foundations, naturalisation matters, notarial supervision, as well as the processing of name change and adoption applications.
Due to the retirement of the previous incumbent, the position of Head of the Office of Justice (80%) is to be filled again at the Office of Justice as of 1 March 2027 or by agreement.
General information
- Workload
- 80%
- Start date
- 1 March 2027 or by agreement
- Employer
- Department of Justice
- Type
- Job offer
Tasks
- Management of the Office of Justice in professional, organisational, personnel and financial matters
- Leadership of the Department of Justice and Commercial Register
- Management of the commercial register
- Leadership of naturalisation matters
- Processing of name change and adoption applications
- Management of the register of public-law and private-law corporations under cantonal law
- Notarial and foundation supervision
- Other tasks and deputising duties assigned by the Department of Justice
Expectations
- University degree in law
- Professional experience in public administration, preferably in the legal field
- Proven expertise in the area of commercial register management
- Precise written and oral communication skills
- IT affinity and enthusiasm for the application and optimisation of digital processes
- Leadership experience
- Independence, resilience and flexibility
We offer
Procedure
25 September 2026. For further information, please contact lic. iur. Patricia Gherardi-Furger, Secretary General, (Tel. 041 875 22 54, patricia.gherardi@ur.ch).
Application deadline: 25 September 2026
Signature
Department of Justice
Daniel Furrer, Landammann
