Sr. Assistant Legal APAC, China and India

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

Corporate Compliance & Record Maintenance:
- Manage and maintain a diverse portfolio of corporate affiliates, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements, including annual filing obligations and the upkeep of statutory records.
Stakeholder Liaison & Coordination:
- Serve as a key liaison with auditors, regulatory bodies, external counsels, and internal stakeholders to facilitate compliance and coordinate corporate secretarial activities.
- Support the legal entity lifecycle process, ensuring all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
System & Data Management:
- Own and manage corporate legal entity management systems and processes, and act as the liaison of the legal entity management on behalf of China, APAC, and India.
External Counsel Management
- Engage with and manage all external law firms and consultants, including engagement letters, bill review, invoices, and coordinate with relevant corporate functions accordingly.
Ad Hoc Legal & Administrative Support:
Corporate Compliance & Record Maintenance:
- Manage and maintain a diverse portfolio of corporate affiliates, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements, including annual filing obligations and the upkeep of statutory records.
Stakeholder Liaison & Coordination:
- Serve as a key liaison with auditors, regulatory bodies, external counsels, and internal stakeholders to facilitate compliance and coordinate corporate secretarial activities.
- Support the legal entity lifecycle process, ensuring all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
System & Data Management:
- Own and manage corporate legal entity management systems and processes, and act as the liaison of the legal entity management on behalf of China, APAC, and India.
External Counsel Management
- Engage with and manage all external law firms and consultants, including engagement letters, bill review, invoices, and coordinate with relevant corporate functions accordingly.
Ad Hoc Legal & Administrative Support:

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.

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Equal Opportunities Commitment

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.