Lawyer

Lawyer Job Description The General Directorate of Agriculture, Viticulture and Veterinary Affairs (DGAV) is looking for an experienced lawyer to join the team at the Marcelin site in Morges. In a context where agriculture is frequently at the heart of the Grand Council, the holder occupies a cross-cutting legal role and contributes to the coherence and legal security of the institutional positions of the DGAV, assists the management and business units in a complex and evolving regulatory environment, and participates in addressing the legal issues related to agricultural and veterinary public policies, in close collaboration with cantonal and federal bodies. Responsibilities Develop and draft drafts of laws, regulations, directives, agreements or formal decisions issued by the DGAV. Legally validate the DGAV's award decisions. Coordinate and draft responses to transversal issues and parliamentary interventions, ensuring quality, follow-up, and compliance with deadlines. Ensure the legal guidance of the renewal of agreements and public procurement procedures. Support and provide legal advice to DGAV management and staff in their respective areas. Ensure the management, follow-up, and coordination of and Commissions related to which you will find more in the specifications, by clicking here. Mr. X, Head, is available for any questions, and we invite you to submit your complete application file (CV, cover letter, diplomas, work certificates) via the legal job application, supplemented by a legislative training or equivalent experience. Professional experience of at least 2 years in the agricultural, viticultural, and/or veterinary affairs sectors, and at least 2 years of legal experience within a public institution and/or in the field of legislation. Excellent writing skills, particularly in drafting legal texts, and knowledge of German is required, especially for reading doctrine and case law. Sense of responsibility, public service ethics, and client orientation Flexibility and a holistic vision, with a good sense of perspective Excellent listening skills, a spirit of cooperation, and teamwork. WHO ARE WE? The General Directorate of Agriculture, Viticulture, and Veterinary Affairs (DGAV) is one of the entities of the Department of Agriculture, Sustainability, and Digitalization (DADN). It leads and implements agricultural, viticultural, and veterinary public policies. It ensures initial, higher, and ongoing training for professions related to agriculture, family economics, and equestrian trades. It applies regulations in animal health, animal welfare, and dog control. It has around 160 employees and full-time positions; click here to visit our website. Why join the Vaud administration? It offers a wide variety of jobs and opportunities for advancement. Working conditions are based on values of equality, inclusion, sustainability, and professional ethics in an environment conducive to balancing professional and private life. To learn more about our benefits, visit our benefits page. Location Morges, Switzerland Apply before Start date Immediately or to be determined Salary grade 11 Type of Public law Activity rate % Address General Directorate of Agriculture, Viticulture and Veterinary Affairs, Human Resources Unit, Avenue de Marcelin 29, P.O. Box, Morges jid73dd5b2aen jit0311aen jpiy26aen