Corporate Law Specialist (m/f/d)

About the job

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 Office for the Commercial Register and Notaries maintains a public register in the area of the commercial register and performs notarisation in commercial register matters, matrimonial property, and inheritance law. Furthermore, the notary office is active in the field of administrative inheritance law and is responsible for inheritance security measures as well as official inheritance divisions.

We are looking for an immediate or mutually agreed

Corporate Law Specialist (m/f/d)

Workload: 80-100%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

• Independent preliminary examination and processing of new registrations and changes for sole proprietorships and general/limited partnerships as well as branches of Swiss companies, as well as independent processing of personnel changes and address changes for all legal forms
• Independent processing and preliminary examination of registration transactions (foundation, amendment of statutes, dissolution, etc.) of public limited companies, limited liability companies, cooperatives, associations, foundations, and branches of domestic and foreign companies
• Handling of restructurings (merger, division, transformation, and transfer of assets), clarifying legal questions related to the registration obligation of companies, and initiating the procedure to effect the registration
• Handling cases in the area of official procedures as well as preparation of referrals and statements to the court
• Advising companies, lawyers, and trustees

What distinguishes you

• Training as a legal agent, legal specialist, completed university of applied sciences degree, Bachelor or Master in law, or a comparable qualification
• Ideally professional experience in the fields of business, law firm, notary, or fiduciary
• Ability to engage with different perspectives and arguments and develop viable solutions
• Negotiation skills and enjoyment in dealing with various stakeholders
• Strong team skills
• Precise, structured, and efficient working style as well as high service orientation

What we offer

• A varied role in an exciting social environment
• High degree of independence and responsibility alongside an experienced, supportive team
• Good opportunities for further training
• Attractive workplace near St. Gallen main station with modern working conditions

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

Further information:

Slavica Janjic, Assistant to the Office Management, Telephone 058 229 65 83