Introduction to the job
The Legal & Compliance Strategy and Transformation Manager plays a pivotal role in driving the ongoing transformation of ASML's Legal & Compliance ("L&C") Department. This position ensures the function is future-ready, agile, technology-enabled, business-integrated, and strategically positioned to deliver measurable value.
This role reports to the Head of Legal Operations, Strategy Execution, Chief of Staff and contributes to designing and executing the L&C Operations & Strategy Execution Framework, coordinates the definition of the L&C Vision & Strategy 2030, and translates it into actionable results. This role also demonstrates the ROI of L&C initiatives, oversees digital transformation efforts, and highlights the strategic value that Legal & Compliance brings to the enterprise, positioning L&C as a critical enabler of business growth and competitive advantage.
Role and responsibilities
Strategy
Facilitate the definition of L&C Business Priorities and Objectives in alignment with the Chief Legal Officer's vision and ASML Strategy; translate strategy into "who does what."
Drive and track execution of L&C Priorities and Objectives, ensuring operational coordination and alignment, through the definition and coordination of relevant initiatives (i.e. OKRs).
Facilitate strategy communication across the L&C organization and support L&C sub-teams in developing their objectives, acting as trusted partner.
Ensure cross-functional alignment through continuous alignment and coordination with counterparts in other sectors
Organize periodic reporting of strategy execution to the Head of L&C Operations and Strategy Execution and Chief Legal Officer.
Transformation
Value Demonstration & ROI Measurement
Apply a comprehensive ROI framework measuring L&C impact across: revenue acceleration, expenses reduced, hours saved, cost avoided, quality of work, and quality of life.
Develop metrics, dashboards, and reporting frameworks that quantify L&C's contribution to business outcomes, positioning L&C as a strategic business enabler.
Service Delivery Optimization & Transformation
Drive the definition and implement the Legal Vision & Strategy 2030 for transitioning to an evolved Operating Model, collaborating with senior L&C leaders to enhance how we work.
Design and implement optimized service delivery models, including ALSPs, managed services, and centers of excellence, in collaboration with the rest of the Legal Operations and Strategy Execution Team.
Technology & Digitalization
Oversee the roadmap for digital transformation of Legal, focusing on technology and AI integration in close collaboration with the Legal & Compliance AI lead.
Oversee the identification and championing of emerging legal technologies (CLM, matter management, e-billing, AI tools), driving adoption and change management to maximize ROI and lead to the evolution of the L&C professionals.
L&C Operations & Strategy Execution Framework
Be a senior member of the Legal Operations and Strategy Execution Team
Contribute to implementation of the L&C Operations & Strategy Execution Framework Program, including Organizational Design, Service Delivery Models, Talent Development, and Innovation Management.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the L&C organization.
Education and experience
10+ years of experience in Strategy Management, Legal Operations, or Legal Transformation, preferably within a large, complex, multinational organization.
Familiarity with legal technology (CLM, matter management, AI tools) and demonstrated ability to measure and communicate ROI of strategic initiatives.
Experience in Legal & Compliance matters, legal technology, process optimization, and operating model design
Personal skills
Excellent analytical, communication skills
Change management skills.
Strategic thinker able to translate concepts into practical implementation
Team-oriented with ability to connect people and gain trust;
Autonomous under high workload.
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.
Need to know more about applying for a job at ASML? Read our frequently asked questions.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in strategy management, legal operations, or legal transformation
- Experience preferably gained within a large, complex, multinational organization
- Familiarity with legal technology, including CLM, matter management, and AI tools
- Demonstrated ability to measure and communicate ROI of strategic initiatives
- Experience in Legal & Compliance matters, legal technology, process optimization, and operating model design
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Change management skills
- Ability to translate strategic concepts into practical implementation
- Team-oriented approach with the ability to connect people and gain trust
- Ability to work autonomously under high workload
ASML Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ASML and has not been reviewed or approved by ASML.
-
Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is broad and employer‑funded to a significant degree, with multiple plan options plus mental health and wellness resources. Complementary offerings like onsite/virtual care, HSA contributions, and a gym subsidy strengthen the overall medical package.
-
Parental & Family Support — Family‑forming benefits include paid parental leave, adoption assistance, IVF coverage, and practical supports like lactation rooms and milk‑shipment for travel. These provisions indicate substantial caregiving support across life stages.
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off can reach a high ceiling when combining vacation and company holidays, with accruals increasing by tenure. Flexible workplace policies and a vacation sell‑back option add usability to the time‑off program.
ASML Insights
What We Do
ASML is a high-tech company, headquartered in the Netherlands. We manufacture the complex lithography machines that chipmakers use to produce integrated circuits, or computer chips. Over 30 years, we have grown from a small startup into a multinational company with over 60 locations across Europe, Asia and the US. Behind ASML’s innovations are engineers who think ahead. The people who work at our company include some of the most creative minds in physics, electrical engineering, mathematics, chemistry, mechatronics, optics, mechanical engineering, computer science and software engineering. Because ASML spends more than €2 billion per year on R&D, our teams have the freedom, support and resources to experiment, test and push the boundaries of technology. They work in close-knit, multidisciplinary teams, listening to and learning from each other.
