Legal Counsel Product Regulatory & Knowledge Protection

Introduction to the job

At ASML, we believe digital transformation holds the key to a better future. Without microchips, there would be no smartphones, internet or modern aviation to connect us. There would be no satellites to better understand our planet, and none of the medical technology that helps to diagnose and treat disease.

ASML is a key player in the world that makes that all happen. Headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and with 44,000 employees worldwide, ASML is a world leading manufacturer of chip‑making machines. We provide chipmakers with state‑of‑the‑art hardware, software, and services to mass produce patterns on silicon, increasing the value of a chip while making them faster, smaller, and at a lower manufacturing cost.

ASML’s Legal & Compliance Department is organized in different groups, including the Governance, Legal and Compliance teams in Veldhoven and the Regional teams in Asia and the U.S.

We are looking for a Legal Counsel – Product Regulatory and Knowledge Protection] to join our Litigation, Investigations & Regulatory team, which is part of the Legal HQ team in Veldhoven. In this role, you will report to the Head of Litigation, Investigations & Regulatory. You will support and work closely with the Senior Legal Counsel – Product Regulatory in ensuring that ASML meets its global product regulatory, compliance, and safety obligations. Depending on the workload, this role may also support selected topics related to knowledge protection and IP disputes.

Role and responsibilities

As Legal Counsel – Product Regulatory & Knowledge Protection, you will:

• Support the Senior Legal Counsel in advising ASML’s Product Safety, Regulatory and Compliance team, the Global Quality & Excellence team, and the Corporate EHS team on product compliance and safety matters across the company.
• Provide legal research and advice on global regulatory frameworks applicable to ASML’s products (e.g., EU Machinery Regulation, EMC, RoHS, REACH, PFAS, etc.).
• Assist in risk assessments related to product safety, CE marking processes, declarations, and global product compliance.
• Contribute to cross‑functional collaboration with Development & Engineering, Sourcing & Procurement, Customer Support, and other internal stakeholders to identify and manage regulatory risks and support product strategy decisions.
• Support the preparation and review of legal guidance, memos, internal policies, and training materials to promote a strong compliance culture at ASML.
• Participate in internal working groups (e.g., regulatory intelligence group, product safety newsletter editorial team).
• Monitor and summarize emerging regulatory trends and developments impacting the semiconductor industry, including in areas such as sustainability, chemicals, and product safety.
• Where required, provide support on legal matters related to knowledge protection (e.g., trade secrets) and IP disputes (e.g., trademark, copyright or patent disputes).

Education and experience

• Master’s degree in Law.
• Approximately 5–7 years of experience as a legal counsel, preferably in a high‑tech manufacturing or regulatory‑heavy industry.
• Interest in or initial exposure to product regulatory law, product safety, or compliance frameworks (e.g., CE marking, REACH, RoHS, etc.).
• Exposure to working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in intellectual property and knowledge protection is a strong plus.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Skills

• Strong ability to translate complex regulatory and legal frameworks into practical business guidance.
• A hands‑on, solution‑oriented mindset with high attention to detail.
• Confidence in working in ambiguous and evolving regulatory landscape.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to engage with non‑legal and technical audiences.
• Ability to prioritize, structure, and deliver in a fast‑paced, high‑tech environment.
• A collaborative mindset, eagerness to learn, and willingness to grow within a complex organization.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology before beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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