Freelance Legal interim Compliance & Privacy Counsel Corbion (ZZP)

Corbion Amsterdam is currently looking for an interim Legal Counsel EMEA and Asia Pacific (to be based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands) to temporary join the team.

To help facilitate our rapid company growth, we are looking for an interim Compliance & Privacy Counsel to join our team for approximately 3 (three) months starting immediately. Are you interested to work on a broad variety of compliance and privacy matters in an innovative, sustainable and international organization? Then this may be the opportunity for you!

The Legal &Compliance Department operates as one team and globally supports all business units and business functions of Corbion concerning all types of legal and compliance matters. The compliance function provides support with matters related to Corbion’s Code of Business Conduct, whistleblower procedure, conflict of interests, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, economic sanctions, data protection/privacy and responsible AI. Corbion's Legal and Compliance Department currently consists of 8 professionals, located in the Netherlands (3 in Amsterdam & 2 in Gorinchem), USA (2 in Kansas) and Brazil (1 in São Paulo).

As our Compliance & Privacy Counsel, you will be based in our global corporate headquarters in the center of Amsterdam (with the possibility to partly work from home). You will report to the Global Director, Digital Regulation & Ethics, who is also based in Amsterdam.

About the job

Within the Legal & Compliance Department, as our interim Compliance & Privacy Counsel, you are responsible for further developing and promoting the compliance program within Corbion. More specifically, you will perform the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Provide strategic advice and expert guidance to the business on compliance and privacy matters.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on the Corbion Code of Business Conduct and related policies and procedures, collaborating closely with colleagues in the Legal & Compliance Department to ensure consistent interpretation and application across the organization.

• Champion a culture of compliance by developing and disseminating internal communications on key compliance and privacy initiatives, managing the Business Conduct and Privacy intranet pages, and responding promptly and effectively to compliance and privacy inquiries from colleagues and business partners.

• Oversee the design and delivery of compliance training programs and support the implementation of privacy training to ensure ongoing employee awareness and adherence to regulatory standards.

• Support due diligence processes by assisting in the screening of prospective business partners, with a focus on anti-corruption and economic sanctions compliance.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration by working closely with members of the Legal & Compliance Department and other key departments (including Communications, HR, Marketing, and IT) to share best practices and establish robust compliance policies and procedures.

What makes Corbion special is the way we consciously create that connection between the product of our work and our individual lives and use it to shape our choices and our priorities as a company. We have a great company made up of talented, dedicated people – people who share a purpose and a vision.

Requirements

• As our ideal candidate, you hold a Master’s degree in Law (LLM)  combined with at least 4 years of relevant, work experience.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in compliance, preferably at a publicly listed company or international law firm.

• Certifications such as Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP-I) or similar are a plus.

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and analytical approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

• Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion.

• Fluent in English.

• Maximum 24 hours availability per week, minimum 2 days in the office is required.

Don't miss out if this assignment excites you – apply ASAP with your CV and a short motivation statement in English! Corbion needs immediate reinforcement!