Legal Intern

Berne | 100-100% |

What you can contribute

• Familiarize yourself with cartel law procedures from the first phase to the decision
• Process merger notifications and conduct market observations
• Respond primarily in German or French to questions regarding cartels
• Help process advisory requests from administrative units and companies, and assume administrative tasks such as file management and consultation
• Draft minutes during plenary sessions

What makes you unique

• University Master's degree in law obtained no later than the start of the internship
• Interest in effective competition and interdisciplinary work
• Flexibility, analytical skills, writing skills and a strong interest in complex and varied challenges
• Interdisciplinary approach, initiative, ability to work independently and in a team
• Very good active and passive knowledge of two official languages

In a few words

Are you interested in competition? An internship at COMCO will allow you to gain initial professional experience touching on several areas within a captivating activity and to discover the culture and structure of the Confederation.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and the well-being of the population.
• Diversity in everyday life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different viewpoints.
• 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)

We encourage competition

The Competition Commission (COMCO) and its secretariat monitor competition relationships in Switzerland as independent federal bodies. The secretariat, mainly composed of economists and lawyers, employs 70 people. It specifically investigates proceedings provided for by the Cartel Act and the Federal Act on the Internal Market.

Additional information

Start on 1 March 2027 or by agreement.
You may only apply during the 18 months following the obtaining of your last diploma.

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