Legal specialist — Confederazione Svizzera
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- Part-time
- Posted
Full description
Put to the Point
Within the Labor Directorate, the Department of Law and Supervision is the federal competence center for questions of public labor law as well as for supervising the implementation of the Labour Act (ArG) and the Accident Insurance Act (UVG) by the cantonal labour inspectors. In this challenging role at the unique interface between law and politics in the field of public employment law, you will strengthen our dedicated team of lawyers in the field of working conditions.
- Entry date: 01.02.2027 or by arrangement
- Type of employment: perpetual
- Reference No: JRQ$540-20863
- Place of work: Holzikofenweg 36, 3007 Bern
You can make this contribution
- Develop legislative projects at legal and regulatory level, answer legal questions and prepare legal clarifications and notes in the field of labour law
- working on parliamentary initiatives and participating in official consultations
- Oversee working groups (federal government, cantons, social partners) and coordinate their work
- participate in SECO’s comments before the Federal Administrative Court and the Federal Supreme Court
- Elaborate control tools and guidance texts to ensure uniform enforcement practices
- further training the enforcement bodies of ArG and UVG
This makes them unique.
- Master’s degree in Law (lic. iur. or MLaw) with in-depth knowledge of labour law and / or public law
- Advantageous attorney's patent or other further education and relevant administrative professional experience
- Team player with negotiation skills, convincing appearance and high service orientation
- Enjoy working in an interdisciplinary department and have a strong interest in labour law and economic policy issues in the field of labour law
- very good knowledge of two official languages and passive knowledge of the third official language and good knowledge of English
We offer this
- Working for Switzerland: We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.
- Living diversity: Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring in different perspectives.
- Healthy at work: We support and advise our employees in the field of physical and mental health.
The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is the federal competence centre for all core questions of economic and labour market policy and belongs to the Federal Department for Economic Affairs, Education and Research (WBF). It promotes international market opening in goods, services and investment. To reduce poverty, SECO is committed to economic development cooperation. It plans the economic and trade policy measures for developing countries, the Eastern European and Central Asian countries and the new member states of the European Union (EU).
Additional information
Please apply via our application management system (complete dossier with letter of motivation, CV, employment certificates and diplomas). Click on “Apply now”.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Confederazione Svizzera offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Bern is CHF 78'500 - 134'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Confederazione Svizzera. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Confederazione Svizzera offer?
This listing is a part-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Confederazione Svizzera during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Bern?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Bern's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Bern's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Confederazione Svizzera?
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