Head of Legal Services Department Building and Justice Department, 100% — Kanton Solothurn
- Location
- Solothurn
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 28 days ago
Role overview
The Legal Service of the Department of Construction and Justice (BJD) is the focal point of the division's organization. As a department of the Departmental Secretariat, the Legal Service deals with complaints against municipal decisions in construction, planning and environmental law and supports the departments and the departmental management in the law and application. We are looking for a legal service, 100%, for the Legal Service of the Department of Construction and Justice, as per 01.08.2026 or by agreement at the Solothurn site.
- You are responsible for handling complaints against municipal regulations of construction, planning and environmental law and support the services in the application of law. - You are responsible for managing and accompanying legislative projects and are involved in the handling of government and departmental business. - The departmental head supports and advises you on legal issues and answers political questions within this framework.
- When discussing the fundamental issues of the Community's activities, you will be involved in a political environment with a high level of legal expertise and a sense of pragmatic solutions.
- You have a completed legal degree with a lawyer's patent or other relevant further training.
- In construction, planning and environmental law you convince with sound expertise.
- You have a high level of commitment and assertiveness as well as a deeper understanding of political processes.
- A safe, thoughtful appearance, addressate-appropriate communication and excellent editorial skills distinguish you.
- You have leadership experience and the willingness to assume leadership responsibility.
- promotion of personal work-life balance through an annual working time model
- part-time work, also in the cadre
- possibility of mobile work
- progressive employment conditions based on a GAV
- equal pay between men and women
- loyalty premiums
- 16 weeks maternity leave with full pay
- 2 weeks paternity leave
- financial contributions to childcare
- comprehensive offer of internal and external training
Dr. iur. Regina Füeg Secretary of the Department 032 627 25 99
We would like to fill this position without the support of external service providers. Email applications cannot be considered.
Moving with commitment. – This is the chance to bear responsibility in a sinnfähigend activity of political and social relevance and to move sustainable developments for the population and the economy with its own imprint. Behind this promise stands the Canton of Solothurn with countless possibilities, an experienceable flexibility and a stability in the working environment.
- You have a completed legal degree with a lawyer's patent or other relevant further training.
- In construction, planning and environmental law you convince with sound expertise.
Key requirements
- You have a completed legal degree with a lawyer's patent or other relevant further training.
- In construction, planning and environmental law you convince with sound expertise.
- You have a high level of commitment and assertiveness as well as a deeper understanding of political processes.
- A safe, thoughtful appearance, addressate-appropriate communication and excellent editorial skills distinguish you.
- You have leadership experience and the willingness to assume leadership responsibility.
- promotion of personal work-life balance through an annual working time model part-time work, also in the cadre possibility of mobile work
- progressive employment conditions based on a GAV equal pay between men and women
- loyalty premiums - 16 weeks maternity leave with full pay - 2 weeks paternity leave financial contributions to childcare
- comprehensive offer of internal and external training
Application process
- As a department of the Departmental Secretariat, the Legal Service deals with complaints against municipal decisions in construction, planning and environmental law and supports the departments and the departmental management in the law and application.
- We are looking for a legal service, 100%, for the Legal Service of the Department of Construction and Justice, as per 01.08.2026 or by agreement at the Solothurn site. Your Responsibility
- You are responsible for handling complaints against municipal regulations of construction, planning and environmental law and support the services in the application of law.
- You are responsible for managing and accompanying legislative projects and are involved in the handling of government and departmental business.
- The departmental head supports and advises you on legal issues and answers political questions within this framework.
- When discussing the fundamental issues of the Community's activities, you will be involved in a political environment with a high level of legal expertise and a sense of pragmatic solutions.
- Moving with commitment. – This is the chance to bear responsibility in a sinnfähigend activity of political and social relevance and to move sustainable developments for the population and the economy with its own imprint.
- Behind this promise stands the Canton of Solothurn with countless possibilities, an experienceable flexibility and a stability in the working environment.
Contacts
- Email applications cannot be considered. We offer Why with us?
- Questions?
- Dr. iur.
- Regina Füeg Secretary of the Department 032 627 25 99
- Convinced?
- We would like to fill this position without the support of external service providers.
Company and context
- The Legal Service of the Department of Construction and Justice (BJD) is the focal point of the division's organization.
Additional details
- We are looking for a legal service, 100%, for the Legal Service of the Department of Construction and Justice, as per 01.08.2026 or by agreement at the Solothurn site. Your Responsibility
- promotion of personal work-life balance through an annual working time model part-time work, also in the cadre possibility of mobile work
- progressive employment conditions based on a GAV equal pay between men and women
- loyalty premiums - 16 weeks maternity leave with full pay - 2 weeks paternity leave financial contributions to childcare
- Email applications cannot be considered.
Notes and original content
- We are looking for a legal service, 100%, for the Legal Service of the Department of Construction and Justice, as per 01.08.2026 or by agreement at the Solothurn site.
- Your Responsibility
- Your profile
- promotion of personal work-life balance through an annual working time model
- part-time work, also in the cadre
- possibility of mobile work
- progressive employment conditions based on a GAV
- equal pay between men and women
- loyalty premiums - 16 weeks maternity leave with full pay - 2 weeks paternity leave
- financial contributions to childcare
Questions about this listing
What salary does Kanton Solothurn offer for this role?
Kanton Solothurn lists CHF 94'500 - 143'000 gross per year for this position in Solothurn. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to 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 Kanton Solothurn offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Solothurn?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Solothurn can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Solothurn's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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