Summary: Lead digital and operational transformation of the Legal, Risk & Compliance function, focusing on CLM, GenAI, and legal tech projects for smarter processes and collaboration. Highlights: 1. Lead high-visibility transformation in a global Legal function 2. Work with cutting-edge technologies like CLM, legal GenAI, and automation 3. Opportunity to shape the future of legal operations **Job title:** Manager Legal Operations **Location:** Barcelona, Spain Join us to drive the digital and operational transformation of our Legal, Risk \& Compliance (LRC) function. In this role, you’ll lead key initiatives in CLM, GenAI for Legal, and legal technology projects, enabling smarter processes, better data, and seamless collaboration across teams worldwide. **Your key responsibilities** * Lead end‑to‑end delivery of CLM, GenAI, and broader legal tech projects * Analyze, document, and optimize legal processes to drive efficiency and harmonization * Translate business needs into scalable workflows and technology requirements * Drive change management, training, and communications to ensure tool adoption * Build dashboards, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to track performance and impact * Partner with internal and external stakeholders to align priorities and enable adoption **We offer** * Opportunity to lead high‑visibility transformation in a global Legal function * Work with cutting‑edge technologies including CLM, legal GenAI, and automation solutions * A role with strong cross‑functional exposure across LRC, D\&T, and business teams * Development of both operational and strategic capabilities * A culture that rewards innovation, curiosity, and data‑driven thinking * The chance to shape the future of legal operations at dsm‑firmenich **You bring** * 5\+ years’ experience in legal operations, project management, or business operations * Hands‑on expertise with CLM, legal technology, workflow automation, or GenAI * Strong project management skills and experience delivering complex initiatives * Ability to engage, align, and influence stakeholders across levels and functions * A data‑driven, analytical mindset with experience creating dashboards and KPIs * Strong communication, problem‑solving, and change‑management capabilities **About dsm\-firmenich** At dsm\-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together. **Our application process** Interested in this position? Please apply on\-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www.dsm\-firmenich.com/careers). Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal. If you have any questions, please contact Ruslana Lohina\-Kazimierczak, Talent Acquisition Business Partner (ruslana.lohina@dsm\-firmenich.com). **Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement** At dsm\-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work. **Agency statement** We’re managing this search directly at dsm\-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.