Legal and Political Officer in the Political, Legal and Communications Team

Legal and Political Officer in the Political, Legal and Communications Team The Embassy of Switzerland in London plans to recruit a Legal and Political Officer for a fixed term of two years starting on 1 April 2026 (or by agreement). The post holder will work within the Political, Legal Affairs and Communications Team. The position will be part time, 80%. The application deadline is 24 February 2026. The position represents a unique opportunity to work on a variety of issues in a dynamic team, at the heart of the Embassy of Switzerland in London. It offers exposure to an extensive range of topics and partners. Main duties and responsibilities: Responsibility for international mutual legal assistance in civil and criminal matters; advising and carrying out research in relation to legal questions in the context of UK law Supporting Embassy teams in drafting contracts and on matters of UK employment law, including pensions; proof-reading official documents Monitoring, advising and reporting on citizens'' rights issues in relation to the Swiss-UK Citizens'' Rights Agreement and EU Settlement Scheme Researching, providing analysis and drafting reports on a broad range of topics of interest - in particular migration, human rights issues, security policy, sanctions policy and AI/cyber Responsibility for specific projects and topics within the team''s priority areas: British domestic and foreign policy, Swiss-UK bilateral relations and public diplomacy Developing and maintaining a ..... full job details .....