ESRG Jurist

Bern, Switzerland \| 80-100% (job sharing possible) Your contribution <br /> • Verify investments by foreign operators in Switzerland based on legal, economic, and security policy considerations • Prepare basic documentation for the attention of superiors, including proposals to the Federal Council • Provide legal information concerning the scope of application of the LVI • Represent Switzerland in bilateral or multilateral negotiations on investment screening • Develop the LIV, e.g., within the framework of the parliamentary legislative process • Until the entry into force of the LVI, verify the processes for collaboration with other federal offices and with Swiss representations abroad, involve business associations, and prepare directives for the parties involved <br /> What distinguishes you <br /> • University degree in legal sciences • Preferably, Swiss bar admission or experience in administrative proceedings • Preferably, specialization in commercial and economic law, particularly M&A and competition law, or other types of experience in transnational investment matters • Strong motivation, sense of responsibility, and resilience; strong analytical skills, high level of availability, and a strong team spirit • Excellent social skills and service orientation towards interest groups • Excellent active, written, and oral knowledge of two official languages and English; passive knowledge of a third <br /> In summary The field of performance of SECO <<Export controls, investment screening and sanctions>> will be responsible for the implementation of the investment screening act (LVI), adopted on 19 December 2025. The LVI provides for a full screening of certain investments by foreign operators in Swiss companies and is applied to various economic sectors (sensitive technologies/arms industry, power plants/energy supply, healthcare, telecommunications, and transport infrastructure, etc.). What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland We strive for the successful Swiss model and work for the well-being of the population. • Living diversity The realization of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and contemplate different points of view. • Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our employees on the topic of physical and mental health. All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/it/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html) <br /> The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is the Confederation's competence center for all matters relating to economic and labor policy and is integrated into the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (DEFR). SECO works to open free access to all markets for goods, services, and investments. SECO's commitment to fighting poverty is realized within the framework of economic development cooperation. SECO defines economic and trade policy measures to the benefit of developing countries, countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, as well as new member states of the European Union (EU). Complementary information Please apply via our application management system (complete dossier with cover letter, CV, work certificates, and diplomas). To this end, click on <<To apply>>. Questions about the workplace André Mittmann +41 58 46 22433