Lead Legal Counsel EMEA

dsm-firmenich

Maastricht, Netherlands, Netherlands
Full-time
Posted June 13, 2026

Job Description

_As_ **_Lead Counsel EMEA_** _, you act as the key legal partner to our regional business leadership, shaping critical commercial and strategic decisions across the region. You will balance legal risk with business ambition, ensuring compliant, pragmatic and high-impact solutions in a complex regulatory environment._

_Salary range depending on qualification: 110.000 EUR - 150.000 EUR base/year/gross_

**Your key responsibilities**

+ Act as the primary legal advisor to EMEA business and functional leadership
+ Lead and oversee legal support for commercial contracts, strategic initiatives, and complex negotiations
+ Identify, assess, and manage legal, regulatory and compliance risks across EMEA operations
+ Oversee disputes, claims, and litigation matters, including management of external counsel
+ Ensure effective implementation of governance, compliance and ethics frameworks across the region
+ Drive continuous improvement in legal processes,...