Legal Officer, International Security division

Bern, Switzerland | 80-100% |

What you can contribute

• Process declarations within the meaning of the Federal Act on private security services provided abroad, notably as part of direct exchanges with the companies concerned and coordination with other federal services
• Draft decisions and criminal denunciations
• Analyze the activities of companies in the sector, notably to assess their obligation to declare
• Support legislative projects as well as follow and analyze national and international developments in the field of private security services, and contribute to the development of Swiss policy in this field
• Participate in international discussions and multilateral processes in the fields of private security services and represent the position of Switzerland
• Conduct research and establish thematic, company, activity, and country analyses as well as collaborate in drafting the annual report of the competent authority in the field of private security services
• Contribute to section projects (workshops, conferences, and training), as well as information and awareness activities within and outside the federal administration
• Provide backup for the elaboration of positions in the field of export control as well as on other related themes.

What makes you unique

• University degree (master's) in law and professional experience as a legal officer in the private or public sector. A specialization in administrative law and/or public international law is an asset
• Very good knowledge of relevant public law norms and the Swiss political system as well as the foreign policy context
• Good understanding of the domestic and foreign policy context in which the work is situated, political finesse, and diplomatic skills (situationally appropriate behavior and ability to establish a good network)
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Proven versatility and flexibility: broad general knowledge, ability to quickly familiarize oneself with new themes, willingness to help team members with their files
• Proficiency in two official languages, oral and written, and good knowledge of English; excellent knowledge of Italian (ideally native/working language) is an asset.

In a few words

As a legal officer within the Export Control and Private Security Services section, you work on legal files and practical cases while operating in a political environment. The evolution of the political situation at national and international levels is therefore of utmost importance in the activities you perform daily within the framework of the implementation of the Federal Act on private security services provided abroad.

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 (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/fr/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

On behalf of the Federal Council, the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) designs and coordinates Switzerland's foreign policy. It also strives to defend the country's interests and promote its values.

The State Secretariat (SE) supervises the development, coordination, and planning of foreign policy and prepares reports for political authorities. It also directs Switzerland's external network. It is responsible for the implementation of Switzerland's Foreign Policy Strategy. Among its main files are cooperation with the United Nations (UN), the development of relations with the European Union (EU), as well as security and peace policy.

Additional information

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

Application deadline: 25.10.2026

Questions about the position

Martina Gasser
Head of Export Control and Private Security Services Section
+41 58 46 11351