Legal Expert, International Security Division

Berna, Switzerland | 80-100% |

The contribution you can make

• Manage notifications within the scope of the procedure provided for by the federal law on private security services provided abroad, including direct exchanges with the companies concerned and coordination with other federal services.
• Draft decisions and criminal complaints
• Analyze the activities of companies in the sector, particularly regarding the notification obligation
• Accompany legislative projects, follow and analyze national and international developments in the sector of private security services and collaborate on the development of Swiss policy
• Participate in international negotiations and multilateral processes in the sector of private security services and represent Switzerland's positions
• Conduct research and prepare thematic analyses, on companies, and regarding activities and countries, as well as collaborate in the preparation of the annual report of the competent authority in the sector of private security services,
• Collaborate on projects of the Section (workshops, conferences and training events), as well as on information and awareness-raising activities within and outside the Federal Administration
• Ensure substitution in the elaboration of positions in the sector of export controls as well as on other related topics.

What distinguishes you

• University degree (master) in law and work experience as a legal expert in the private and/or public sector; a specialization in administrative law and/or public international law constitutes a preferential qualification
• Excellent knowledge of the relevant norms of Swiss public law and the political system of Switzerland as well as the foreign policy context
• Strong understanding of the domestic and foreign policy context in which one operates, political sensitivity and diplomatic skills (manner of acting appropriate to the situation and ability to build a good network of contacts)
• Excellent analytical and editorial skills
• Proven versatility and flexibility: broad general knowledge, ability to quickly familiarize oneself with new specialist areas, availability to assist team members with their dossiers
• Knowledge of two official languages, both written and spoken, and a good command of English; excellent knowledge of Italian (ideally mother tongue/working language) constitutes an advantage.

In summary

As a legal expert in the Export Control and Private Security Services Section, you will perform legal and practice-oriented work in a political context. Political developments at national and international levels are of fundamental importance to your daily work within the framework of the implementation of the federal law on private security services provided abroad.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We strive for the successful Swiss model and work for the well-being of the population.
• Experiencing diversity The implementation of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and to 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)

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) coordinates and defines, on mandate of the Federal Council, the foreign policy of Switzerland, protects the interests of the country and promotes Swiss values.

The State Secretariat (SE) manages the development, coordination and planning of Switzerland's foreign policy, is responsible for information activities for the attention of political authorities and heads the network of Swiss Embassies abroad. It is responsible for the implementation of Switzerland's foreign policy strategy. Among its main activities are also cooperation with the United Nations (UN), the development of relations with the European Union (EU) and security and peace policy.

Complementary information

For further information please contact Ms. Martina Gasser, Head of the Export Control and Private Security Services Section, tel. +41 58 461 13 51.

Deadline for submission of applications: 25.10.2026

Questions about the workplace

Martina Gasser
Chefin Sektion Exportkontrollen und private Sicherheitsdienste
+41 58 46 11351