Legal Counsel

Ref 2580697 | Date: 24 Sept 2026 Federal administration Legal Counsel Bern, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-80%What you can contribute * Create and interpret the legal bases relating to key sectors of biomedicine * Draft legislative drafts and participate in the corresponding processes * Advise the specialized units of the OFSP, examine legal issues and edit procedural acts * Ensure the follow-up of internal consultations within the administration, parliamentary interventions and popular initiatives * Provide legal information to federal services, cantonal authorities and interest groups What makes you unique * Law degree obtained from a Swiss university; ideally, bar exam, doctorate or equivalent qualification * Expertise in constitutional and administrative law, perfect mastery of legal methods; an asset: experience in the legislative process * Analytical and systemic approach, meticulous and structured work, high autonomy * Written and oral communication adapted to recipients, sense of service and advice, constructive collaboration * Very good knowledge of French or German and good knowledge of another official language In a few words Join us to address at the source the legal issues relating to research on humans and stem cells, genetic diagnosis, transplantation and medically assisted procreation, and participate in the development of future legal bases. What we offer * 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 matters related to physical or mental health. [All benefits](< >) Committing to health We are competently committed at a national level to the health of the population and the health system in Switzerland. We also collaborate within international networks. Our task is demanding, exciting; we accomplish it by betting on equal exchanges. Our values? Commitment, open-mindedness and respect. If you are looking for useful work in varied fields and in a dynamic and attractive environment, the OFSP is made for you. Additional informationQuestions about the positionRafael HäckiQuestions about the applicationHR Service Center jpid907ef19jm jpit0939jm jpiy26jm