Legal Counsel

Berne, Switzerland | 80-100% What you can contribute <br /> • Primarily handle issues of federal administrative law, particularly in the field of the Transparency Act (LTrans) • Respond within SECO to questions related to the LTrans and provide assistance regarding procedural law and legal advice, mainly in French, but also in German • Conduct, as another major axis of your activity, in French, administrative criminal proceedings in the field of embargoes, in case of violations of economic sanctions (non-compliance with coercion measures affecting the trade of goods, in particular). In this context, perform research, conduct hearings, draft decisions, final minutes, enforcement mandates and criminal decisions, and provide legal advice • Provide advice on points of administrative and contractual law (international law contracts, public law and private law). Draft decisions or support management in this context and accompany appeal procedures before the courts • Also accompany and support legislative projects falling under the competence of SECO • Draft denunciations and criminal complaints, for example in case of non-compliance with the penal code, and accompany criminal proceedings before the courts <br /> What makes you unique <br /> • University degree in law (master's); ideally, attorney's certificate and experience in the mentioned legal fields; interest in matters relating to economic law • Interdisciplinary approach and understanding of economic interactions • Team spirit, autonomy and sense of initiative • Quick-wittedness, ability to handle a heavy workload and to remain calm even under the pressure of deadlines • Mastery of one official language and very good oral and written knowledge of a second official language <br /> In a few words The Resource Services (RS) service center, directly subordinate to the State Secretary, provides cross-cutting services for the entire SECO in various areas, and notably legal advice. Within the RS service center, the Law sector (RSRE) advises and assists the State Secretary, management and executives on legal matters. Beyond issues of administrative law, contractual law and procedural law, it is responsible for supporting legislative projects touching on various areas of economic law. What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population. • Diversity in everyday life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view. • Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all issues related to physical or mental health. All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/fr/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 policy and the labor market. It is attached to the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (DEFR). It contributes to the opening of all markets to goods, services and investments. SECO operates in the field of economic development cooperation with a view to reducing poverty. It plans economic and commercial measures in favor of developing countries, countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia as well as the new member states of the European Union (EU). Additional information Please apply via our application management system (complete file, including cover letter, CV, work certificates and diplomas). To do this, please click on <<Apply>>. Questions about the position Jürg Herren +41 58 46 40787