Legal Officer 2

About the job

Organisational entity Human Resources Division Function Legal Officer 2 Function code 305002 Maximum grade 20 Body Administrative and technical staff Activity rate 50% Workplace Uni-Dufour, rue du Général-Dufour 24 - 1204 Geneva Application deadline 06-11-2026 Reference 7173

Job description

The Human Resources Division, attached to the Rectorate, has the main missions to:

• define and promote, over time, a dynamic and respectful management of human resources;
• ensure good HR practices by providing advice/support to hierarchies as well as to employees;
• guarantee the proper application of regulatory provisions and ensure the harmonisation of management practices;
• ensure the issuance of all contractual acts and the administrative management of personnel.

Under the supervision of the HR division director, the post holder will be mainly responsible for advising the management and HR sector managers on all legal matters concerning labour law disputes, drafting reference legal documents for the HR division, legally reviewing HR litigation files, drafting procedural acts in dispute matters, and ensuring legal monitoring. Additional information is available in the terms of reference attached to this announcement.

Required title and skills

• Education: Master’s degree in law and bar admission

• Professional experience: 1 to 3 years of experience in labour law. Experience in the public sector would be an asset

• Additional skills: A good knowledge of English is necessary and knowledge of German is an asset

Start date

1 January 2027

Contact

Further information can be obtained from the HR Secretariat .

Additional information

This is a permanent contract funded by public funds.

In order to respect the environment, we kindly ask you to send us a complete application (cover letter, CV, copies of diplomas and employer certificates).

Applications must be submitted exclusively online on the UNIGE website - http://www.unige.ch/pat - by clicking on the "Postuler/Apply now" button.

Remarks

THE POSITION WILL LIKELY BE REFILLED WITHIN THE SERVICE.

The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating working environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills as well as your personality and actively contribute to the reputation of an institution founded in 1559.

From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.