In-house Legal Counsel (data privacy)
Job title - In-house Legal Counsel (data privacy) (78871)
Location – Maastricht or Delft, The Netherlands
We offer you the opportunity to become part of dsm-firmenich’s international legal, risk and compliance team consisting of tech-empowered trusted partners working closely together with dsm-firmenich’s businesses and stakeholders to bring progress to life™. To strengthen this legal team, dsm-firmenich is currently looking for an In-house legal counsel with excellent knowledge of data privacy law.
You support our privacy office in the implementation of its strategy and day-to-day operations, and you also work in other corporate law areas such as (international) employment law, IT law and/or sustainability collaborations.
The position is based in the Netherlands (Maastricht or Delft).
Key Responsibilities:
- In terms of data privacy laws, we expect you to:
- 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 area of law relevant to the function.
- Collaborate with senior privacy counsel on priority initiatives and escalations where needed.
- In doing so, we expect you as legal counsel to:
- 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 companies’ requirements and provide (cost) effective and efficient legal support.
- Keep up to date with actual developments in legislation, regulations, jurisprudence and legal technology in several fields of expertise and geographic areas.
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.
- Being a part of company shaping a strong legacy heritage through industrial innovations and cutting-edge technology.
You Bring:
- Bch law degree, preferably Academic degree.
- Minimum of 4–5 years of experience within a law firm, as inhouse lawyer and/or international company.
- Intellectual curiosity with a solid working knowledge of data privacy law and the GDPR, and how 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 ability to manage time effectively, to prioritize matters, to 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.
About dsm-firmenich
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.
The application process
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume via our career portal (www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers).
Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.
Agency statement
We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.