About this role
<p><span style="color:#800080;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Are you ready for your next professional challenge? We are looking for an experienced <strong>Corporate Paralegal</strong> to join our Legal, IP & Compliance team. If you are interested in working in an innovative, sustainable, and international organization, this could be the opportunity for you.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Corbion's Legal, IP & Compliance Department acts as one global team, supporting the business on a broad range of legal, intellectual property, corporate governance, and compliance matters. The department currently consists of 12 professionals located in the Netherlands, the United States, and Brazil.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">This position is based in <strong>Amsterdam, the Netherlands</strong>, with the opportunity to work hybridly (remote up to a maximum of two days per week). You will report directly to the <strong>General Counsel & Company Secretary</strong>.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">About the Role</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">As Corporate Paralegal, you will play a central role in supporting Corbion's global corporate governance framework and legal entity management. Working closely with the General Counsel & Company Secretary, you will help ensure compliance with Dutch corporate law, support the Supervisory Board and shareholder governance processes, and contribute to Corbion's obligations as a publicly listed company on Euronext Amsterdam.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">You will be responsible for a broad range of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, company secretarial, and legal entity management activities. The role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders across the globe, external legal advisors, notaries, regulatory authorities, and members of Corbion's Supervisory Board.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Manage the corporate housekeeping of Corbion's legal entities worldwide, including:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Drafting board and shareholder resolutions.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Maintaining statutory and shareholder registers.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Coordinating filings with Chambers of Commerce and other local authorities.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Liaising with external counsel and corporate service providers.</span></p> </li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Manage Corbion's global authorized signatory framework, including:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Drafting powers of attorney.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Maintaining authorization records and internal overviews.</span></p> </li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Support the General Counsel & Company Secretary in communications with the global Supervisory Board, including meeting planning, administration, and distribution of materials.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Organize, prepare, and minute meetings of Supervisory Board committees and other governance bodies.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Support the preparation and execution of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, including:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Preparing corporate governance documentation.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Drafting agendas and convocation notices.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Coordinating publication requirements.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Liaising with external advisors and financial institutions.</span></p> </li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and stock exchange requirements, including required filings with the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM).</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Administer and maintain Corbion's Insider Trading Policy, including:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Maintaining insider lists.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Communicating closed periods.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Preparing and distributing required notifications.</span></p> </li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Organize, prepare, and minute meetings of the Dutch Supervisory Board.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Support the Business Conduct Committee in the administration of whistleblower and speak-up investigations, including maintaining records within the applicable case management system.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Provide administrative and governance support to the Compliance Team.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Coordinate notarizations, legalizations, apostilles, and other corporate formalities involving notaries and governmental authorities.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Support colleagues worldwide with questions relating to Corbion's legal entity structure, corporate governance framework, and authorization processes.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">About You</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">You are a highly organized legal professional who combines attention to detail with strong stakeholder management skills. You are comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, and operating in an international corporate environment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Qualifications & Experience</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">10+ years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, company secretarial professional, or comparable legal support role.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Experience supporting Dutch lawyers, legal teams, corporate departments, or law firms.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Bachelor's degree in Law or a related legal discipline is preferred.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Demonstrable experience with Dutch corporate law and Dutch corporate legal processes.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Experience coordinating legal entity management, corporate housekeeping, and corporate governance activities.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Experience with corporate filings, powers of attorney, board documentation, and statutory registers.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Experience working within an international organization, multinational company, or law firm environment is preferred.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Skills & Competencies</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Excellent organizational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Proactive, hands-on, and capable of working independently.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Collaborative team player with a positive and service-oriented mindset.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Dutch and English.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management systems.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Possession of a recognized typing diploma.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Available for 32–40 hours per week.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">What We Offer</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">At Corbion, you will join a purpose-driven global organization committed to innovation, sustainability, and professional development. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, contribute to the governance of a publicly listed multinational company, and play an important role in maintaining Corbion's high standards of corporate governance and compliance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:darkmagenta">Join us and help preserve what matters most.</span></p> </div><p> </p> <p><span style="color:#800080;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>About Corbion </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:darkmagenta;font-size:10.0pt">Corbion is a sustainable ingredients company dedicated to preserving what matters, including food and food production, health, and the planet. We specialize in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients, using our deep application and product knowledge to propel nature’s ingenuity through science. With more than a century of experience, we continue working side-by-side with our customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Leveraging our advanced capabilities in fermentation and preservation technology, we help customers differentiate their products in diverse markets ranging from food and animal nutrition to home & personal care, pharmaceuticals, electronics, medical devices, and bioplastics.<span style="color:#800080;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">In 2025, Corbion generated annual sales of €1,267.4 million and had a workforce of 2,408 FTE. For more information: www.corbion.com</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#800080;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="color:#800080"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#800080;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><em><strong>Corbion does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. All candidates must be submitted by approved Corbion vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Talent Acquisition team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Corbion Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Corbion Talent Acquisition Team.</strong></em></span></p>