Lawyer, 80-100%

The ZHdK, with around 2100 bachelor’s and master’s students, is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe. The study and research areas include Art Education, Cultural Critique, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre and Transdisciplinarity. Located in the heart of Zurich, the ZHdK is a dynamic place where passionate people from over 75 countries work, study, teach, research and continue their education. The university includes numerous exhibition and performance venues where students’ project work is publicly presented.

The Legal Service, as part of the Rectorate, is the contact point for all legal matters of the ZHdK.

Your tasks

The Legal Service handles the legal transactions of the ZHdK, in particular legislation, legal advice, disputes, appeals and disciplinary proceedings, legal questions in personnel matters, contract management, coordination and editing of consultations, participation in projects, exploitation of rights, establishment of legal entities.

It provides services for all areas of the university and works closely with internal and external bodies. The legal fields particularly concern university, administrative, personnel, contract and intellectual property law.

Your profile

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a professional with work experience, preferably in administration or a law firm. You are accustomed to approaching even complex legal issues systematically and are willing to familiarise yourself with new legal areas. In addition, you have a strong affinity for the cultural sector as well as the education sector.

You hold a university degree in law (lic. iur. or master’s) – a practising certificate is an advantage. Furthermore, you have extensive knowledge of administrative and contract law – knowledge of university, IT and procurement law is desirable. Your working style is independent, reliable, pragmatic as well as solution- and dialogue-oriented. Your excellent editorial skills in German, very good English skills and good IT user skills complete your profile.

What you can expect from us

We offer you a challenging and varied role in a very lively and collegial environment in Zurich’s Toni Areal. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity. In a fair and open environment, everyone can develop and flourish. Our benefits are diverse and home office is possible by arrangement.

Your contacts for further information

Christian Fischbacher (christian.fischbacher@zhdk.ch), Head of Legal Service
Svenja Moore ( svenja.moore@zhdk.ch ), HR Business Partner

Additional information about the Zurich University of the Arts can be found at www.zhdk.ch .

We kindly accept your complete application documents by 28 July 2026 via the link "Apply online now" at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only consider online applications via the link (no email applications) for this position.