Scientific consultant (lawyer) — Confederazione Svizzera
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 18 days ago
Role overview
Ensure legal advice for the National Research and Innovation Department of the SBFI
Advise internal and external bodies on all legal issues for national and international research and innovation promotion, in particular in administrative, contract and procedural law
As part of a pool of lawyers, provide legal information on the Research and Innovation Promotion Act (FIFG) and assess national and international issues
- Ensure legal advice for the National Research and Innovation Department of the SBFI
- Advise internal and external bodies on all legal issues for national and international research and innovation promotion, in particular in administrative, contract and procedural law
Description
- Ensure legal advice for the National Research and Innovation Department of the SBFI
- Advise internal and external bodies on all legal issues for national and international research and innovation promotion, in particular in administrative, contract and procedural law
- As part of a pool of lawyers, provide legal information on the Research and Innovation Promotion Act (FIFG) and assess national and international issues
- Contribute to an in-depth understanding of the legal and statutory foundations of research and innovation actors in the SBFI’s area of responsibility (in particular SNSF, Innosuisse, academies and research institutions of national importance)
- Advise the State Secretary on ongoing legal proceedings and reviews to promote research and innovation
- University degree (master or doctorate) in law
- Excellent knowledge of the Swiss research and innovation landscape
- In-depth knowledge of the legal processes of the Federal Administration as well as the legal bases of the actors of the research and innovation system
- High independence and fun working with different stakeholders
- Very good active knowledge of two official languages and passive knowledge of the third official language
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What salary does Confederazione Svizzera offer for this role?
Confederazione Svizzera lists CHF 78'500 - 134'500 gross per year for this position in Bern. 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 Confederazione Svizzera offer?
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