(Senior) Legal Counsel Antitrust (mfd) REF88347X

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel (m / f / diverse) with expertise in antitrust law to join our dynamic legal team in Hannover, Germany. As a key member of our Central Law Department you will provide advice on all matters relevant to antitrust law within the Tire Group sector among others:

• Review, analyze, and negotiate contracts and agreements of all kinds (horizontal & vertical aspects) such as supplier contracts, license agreements, cooperation agreements, terms & conditions
• Evaluate market dominance related market behavior
• Structure meetings with competitors
• Evaluate association activities
• Support in structuring M&A activities including merger control filings
• Support cartel litigation including follow‑on claims
• Support antitrust investigations
• Represent Continental in antitrust‑relevant panels, roundtables, task forces, etc.
• Elaborate and implement standards with respect to all types of contracts and any other topic addressed above impacting antitrust matters
• Communicate with antitrust authorities
• Collaborate with stakeholders inside and outside the Global Law Department with respect to antitrust matters
• Collaborate with the compliance department to foster comprehensive coverage of all antitrust‑related activities of Continental
• Select, manage, evaluate and steer external antitrust counsel and spend
• Participate in regular legal and business meetings to review and stay apprised of pending and upcoming projects with antitrust relevance
• Understand the legal landscape of antitrust and monitor and report on changes and trends

Qualifications

Fully qualified lawyer (m / f / diverse) with bar admission or comparable qualification

• Experience as a fully qualified lawyer in a law firm, corporation or both
• Several years of practical experience with antitrust matters (horizontal & vertical aspects, market dominance, cartel litigation, antitrust investigations, training in antitrust matters, antitrust due diligence)
• Experience in the tire industry is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex matters clearly and professionally. Strong negotiation skills and intercultural competence.
• Business fluent German and English language skills (written and spoken); additional language skills are an advantage.
• Demonstrated excellent legal knowledge in antitrust matters; sound knowledge in related legal matters such as M&A, IP, commercial law, etc.
• Deep understanding of the business products and markets and sound strategic thinking with outstanding organizational and analytical skills for detailed and results‑oriented solutions.
• Strong team player with willingness and ability to work in an international environment.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional Information

The well‑being of our employees is important. That’s why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work‑life balance with additional benefits such as:

• Individual development planning based on your personal needs and targets (e.g. mentoring, trainings)
• Work from home up to 2 days a week (unless workshops, etc. require physical presence)
• Option to work from other EU countries up to 40 days per year
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Agile and collaborative workstyle
• Opportunity to make a difference
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Assistance with child‑care
• Relocation package offered if needed
• Canteen on site
• On‑site physicians
• Sabbatical option

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

Key Skills: HR Development, Delivery, Flooring, Irrigation, ACCA, Document Management

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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