Corporate Secretary & Senior Director, Legal Counsel – ASM International

Our Client

ASM supplies wafer processing equipment to the leading semiconductor manufacturers, mostly for the deposition of thin films. The company designs, manufactures, sells, and services deposition tools to supply their customers with the advanced technologies to produce semiconductor devices, or integrated circuits (ICs).

The company’s technology and extensive customer support teams span the globe. With over 4500 people working from 15 key locations worldwide, ASM is a driver of innovation, delivering technology solutions to the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers.

ASM International N.V. is headquartered in The Netherlands. ASM’s shares are listed on the Euronext Stock Exchange in Amsterdam (ASM) where ASM is included in the AEX index, and on the OTCQX market (under the symbol ‘ASMIY’).

On behalf of ASM’s Global Corporate Legal Department, we seek to recruit an experienced Corporate Secretary & Senior Director, Legal Counsel to support the company’s global corporate governance and securities law obligations in The Netherlands.

The Position

The role of Corporate Secretary & Senior Director, Legal Counsel is central to the effective functioning of the Supervisory Board and plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with applicable Dutch, EU, and U.S. legal and regulatory requirements, as well as internal governance and compliance frameworks.

The position reports to the General Counsel and requires close partnership with the Management Board, as well as regular interaction with the chair and members of the Supervisory Board, serving as a trusted advisor on governance, disclosure, and regulatory matters within a complex, multinational public company environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate governance of ASM International NV and related housekeeping for all subsidiaries;
• Corporate matters and actions such as Annual Report, remuneration report and related matters, share buybacks, share issuance, etc.;
• Assisting the Supervisory Board and three Supervisory Board committees, including functioning as Supervisory Board Secretary;
• Organize AGM/EGMs;
• Advise on securities law issues such as price sensitive information, Market Abuse Regulation notifications, etc.;
• Supporting non-securities related compliance and risk management;
• General legal support for supply chain, sales, and other corporate functions as necessary (People, Finance, Tax, Facilities, etc.);
• Support and work with Stichting Continuiteit ASM International.

The Profile

Required

• Master’s degree in private law and bachelor’s degree in Dutch law or equivalent combination of educational and professional experience;
• 10+ years of experience in corporate governance and securities law, preferably in a multinational public company environment or private practice;
• Experience acting as or supporting a Board or Supervisory Board Secretary function;
• Strong working knowledge of public company disclosure, governance, corporate housekeeping, and regulatory compliance requirements;
• Proven ability to work directly with international senior executives and board members;
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong judgment, and discretion;
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally.

Preferred

• Experience with Dutch N.V. governance structures and two‑tier board systems;
• Familiarity with EU securities and corporate governance regulations;
• Experience in technology‑driven or highly international organization;
• Growth mindset and willingness to try, fail, and learn;
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

The Offer

• Meaningful involvement in Supervisory Board, Management Board, and executive‑level decision‑making;
• Broad exposure to securities, governance, and regulatory compliance in a global public company;
• A collaborative, international environment in a leading semiconductor organization;
• Competitive compensation and benefits.