Legal Counsel

We are currently looking for a:

Legal Counsel

to join our team in Delft.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide independently first-line legal support for questions of internal TTH customers on basic contracting (like NDA’s / MTA’s / General conditions of Sale/ amendments to existing contracts / termination letters).
• Advise internal TTH customers to select relevant contract template.
• Perform independently review of basic contracts (via AI-tool) and assist / join in negotiation and/or drafting of such contracts.
• Capable to distinguish complicated matters assuring involvement or referral to (senior) legal director.
• Provide corporate housekeeping support to centrally based expert while maintaining data in group digital corporate housekeeping system (Diligent) for the legal entities within the TTH Business Unit of dsm-firmenich.
• Support (senior) legal director on complicated matters (e.g. preparing, amending, and reviewing contracts, corporate legal documents, perform legal research).
• Act as co-key user of digital legal systems with possibility to participate in developing a global group wide legal working mode.

We Bring

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

You Bring

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (HBO Law or equivalent).
• Strong ability to provide accurate legal contracting support with a business-oriented mindset, identifying key legal issues and distinguishing them from secondary matters.
• Genuine interest in the international food industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and experience with contract management systems.
• A team-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, collaborating with colleagues across multiple countries.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Equal Opportunities Commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate, there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet.

dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.