In-house Legal Counsel (data privacy)

Join dsm-firmenich’s International Legal, Risk and Compliance Team

We offer you the opportunity to become part of dsm-firmenich’s international legal, risk and compliance team, a group of tech-empowered trusted partners working closely with dsm-firmenich’s businesses and stakeholders to bring progress to life. To strengthen this team, dsm-firmenich is currently looking for an In-house Legal Counsel with excellent knowledge of data privacy law.

You will support our privacy office in the implementation of its strategy and day-to-day operations, and also work in other corporate law areas such as (international) employment law, IT law, and sustainability collaborations. The position is based in the Netherlands (Maastricht or Delft).

Key Responsibilities

1. Data Privacy Laws:
   • Provide first-line support and triage for privacy requests (e.g., intake via mailbox and forms).
   • Contribute to training and awareness to build employee and business understanding of privacy requirements.
   • Develop and hold training sessions for management in areas of law relevant to the function.
   • Collaborate with senior privacy counsel on priority initiatives and escalations where needed.
2. Legal Counsel Responsibilities:
   • Provide legal support to dsm-firmenich’s group services/business units and review, draft, analyze, and negotiate (commercial) transactions and related agreements and sustainability collaborations.
   • Ensure effective cooperation, provide clear and concise legal advice, and be able to identify, flag, and mitigate risks.
   • Act as a trusted and valued legal business partner for dsm-firmenich group, support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company requirements, and provide (cost) effective and efficient legal support.
   • Keep up to date with developments in legislation, regulations, jurisprudence, and legal technology in several fields of expertise and geographic areas.

What We Offer

• Highly motivated, professional, and committed multicultural and interdisciplinary team.
• Opportunity to contribute to the success of our teams.
• Possibility to grow and develop your skills through our in-house training courses.
• Be part of a company shaping a strong legacy heritage through industrial innovations and cutting-edge technology.

We offer a competitive salary range of €80,000 – €90,000, adjusted based on the candidate’s level of expertise and the outcome of the selection process.

You Bring

• Bachelor’s law degree, preferably an academic degree.
• Minimum of 4–5 years of experience within a law firm, as in-house lawyer and/or in an international company.
• Intellectual curiosity with a solid working knowledge of data privacy law and the GDPR, and the ability to apply it pragmatically in an international company environment.
• Preferably experience in commercial law and/or another law expertise (IT law, employment law).
• Positive and solution-oriented mindset with the ability to manage time effectively, prioritize matters, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to synthesize complex legal issues to essential elements to provide clear, concise, practical, business-minded advice.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, proficient in English.

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up, and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.