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Join MSF OCG as Senior Legal Officer! We are looking for passionate people who are ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission. Find out below the details of the position and the qualifications we are looking for. Inclusion and Diversity at MSF Your qualifications and experience do not exactly match all the requirements? At MSF OCG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff. We strive to create working environments where teams of people with varied backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together to advance MSF’s social mission and improve outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with. We understand that some people may hesitate to apply if they do not meet all the requirements of the position. Research shows that this is particularly true for women. If you believe your profile is a good fit for this position, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet all the qualifications listed. We welcome applications from people of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, origins, religions, beliefs, disabilities and any other diversity characteristics. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, or any form of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will be subject to reference checks. Context & Mission Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers care to people in need, to people affected by natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter). The MSF movement is organised around five operational centres, supported by 24 sections and offices around the world. The Operational Centre Geneva (MSF OCG) is one of these centres. The Senior Legal Officer is part of the Public Fundraising unit, one of the four units of the Fundraising Division within the Communication and Fundraising Department of MSF Switzerland. Reporting to the Legacies Coordinator, they handle the administrative and legal management of legacy and inheritance files, provide legal expertise and help optimise the follow-up of these files, in close collaboration with the Legacies Officers. Main responsibilities Manage and follow up the administrative and legal aspects of legacy and inheritance files, in French and German, in collaboration with the Legacies Coordinator and in tandem with the Legacies Officer. Contribute to optimising the management of donations, legacies and inheritances, ensuring that all legacies and inheritances intended for MSF Switzerland are actually received and processed optimally and securely. Apply the processes and procedures relating to estates, in particular regarding the acceptance of inheritances and court decisions, while protecting the interests and reputation of MSF Switzerland. Act as legal point of reference for complex files, provide expertise and advice to the team and take responsibility for the quality of file processing, including in the event of errors. Support the Legacies Coordinator with some of their tasks and work with the various external partners, in particular notaries, lawyers, executors and public authorities. Develop, maintain and strengthen relationships with current and potential testators in French- and German-speaking Switzerland, in particular through first contacts, visits, phone calls and events, ensuring regular follow-up with this target audience. Enter and update information in the database, in particular for new estate files, people interested in legacies and inheritances, and ongoing files. Handle the financial follow-up of files in collaboration with the Legacies Coordinator and the MSF Switzerland finance department, in particular in the context of estate administration and the preparation of annual provisions for the files under their responsibility. Profile Education University degree or equivalent training in law, or very good knowledge of inheritance law. Experience Previous experience in a similar role. Previous experience with MSF or another NGO or international organisation is an asset. Technical skills Strong attention to detail. Excellent IT skills, including internet research and office software. Knowledge of the Swiss legal and political system, in particular inheritance law. Analytical skills and comfortable working with figures. Ability to express oneself and argue with ease, both orally and in writing. Languages Bilingual French-German (mandatory). Fluent written and spoken English. Knowledge of Italian is an asset. Personal qualities Ability to meet deadlines. Very good stress resistance. Independent, enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated, solution-oriented and able to integrate easily into a team. Ability to adapt to varied and unforeseen situations with flexibility and agility. Ability to manage one’s own work without continuous supervision. Proactive, able to take initiative and put forward new proposals to solve identified problems or improve a situation. Flexibility and ability to work in a multicultural environment. Interest in, understanding of and commitment to humanitarian principles and MSF’s values. Ability to identify urgencies and priorities. Ability to meet deadlines. Flexibility and ability to work in a multicultural environment. Interest in, understanding of and commitment to humanitarian principles and MSF’s values. Working conditions Part-time position (90%): 36 hours per week Permanent contract Place of work: Zurich Ideal start date: March 2027. Gross annual salary (at 100%): CHF 94,440 to CHF 108,348 (depending on equivalent experience and the internal salary scale). Paid holidays: 25 days per year, pro rata temporis, plus Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period. Pension fund: contributions to the pension fund (2nd pillar, LPP/BVG) covered 3/4 by MSF and 1/4 by the employee. Relocation support when moving to Switzerland from another country. How to apply Candidates are invited to submit their application exclusively via our recruitment platform, in line with the following requirements. CV (maximum 2 pages) Cover letter (maximum 1 page) Documents must be written in French or English. The application deadline is 22 November 2026. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications. Applications will be treated confidentially. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We do not wish to use the services of recruitment or placement agencies