EMEA Lead Counsel: Strategic Commercial & Compliance

dsm-firmenich; Maastricht; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique career paths

Collaborative international teams

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is seeking a Lead Counsel EMEA based in Maastricht, Netherlands. You will act as the key legal partner to regional business leadership, balancing legal risk and business ambition while ensuring compliance in a complex regulatory environment.

This role requires proven experience as a senior legal advisor and skills in managing disputes, compliance, and regulatory topics. Offering a competitive salary and a supportive company culture, dsm-firmenich emphasizes inclusivity and growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior legal advisor in an international, commercial environment.
• Strong ability to balance legal risk with business needs in complex situations.
• Experience in managing disputes, compliance frameworks and regulatory topics.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary legal advisor to EMEA business and functional leadership.
• Lead and oversee legal support for commercial contracts, strategic initiatives.
• Identify, assess, and manage legal, regulatory and compliance risks.

Skills

Senior legal advisor experience

Balancing legal risk and business needs

Dispute management

Compliance frameworks management

Influencing senior stakeholders

Team leadership

Job description

dsm-firmenich is seeking a Lead Counsel EMEA based in Maastricht, Netherlands. You will act as the key legal partner to regional business leadership, balancing legal risk and business ambition while ensuring compliance in a complex regulatory environment.

This role requires proven experience as a senior legal advisor and skills in managing disputes, compliance, and regulatory topics. Offering a competitive salary and a supportive company culture, dsm-firmenich emphasizes inclusivity and growth.