(Senior) Legal Counsel - Antitrust (m/f/d) - REF88347X

Continental; Hannover; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home up to 2 days a week

Option to work from other EU countries

30 days of vacation per year

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Individual development planning

Sabbatical option

Assistance with child-care

Employee discounts

Relocation package offered if needed

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specialized in antitrust law to join their team in Hannover, Germany. The role involves advising on antitrust matters, negotiating agreements, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should be fully qualified lawyers with strong communication and negotiation skills, fluent in German and English. The position offers competitive benefits including flexible work options and ample vacation time.

Qualifications

• Experience in antitrust matters across various aspects.
• Fluent in German and English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Experience in the Tire industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on antitrust law within the Tire Group Sector.
• Review and negotiate contracts relevant to antitrust.
• Represent Continental in antitrust relevant panels.
• Collaborate with compliance and global law department stakeholders.
• Select and manage external antitrust counsel and expenditures.
• Monitor antitrust developments and report trends to leadership.

Skills

Antitrust law expertise

Strong negotiation skills

Verbal and written communication

Intercultural competence

Analytical skills

English language skills

Education

Fully qualified lawyer with bar admission

Bar admission

Job description

(Senior) Legal Counsel - Antitrust (m/f/d) - REF88347X

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Company Description
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets. With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.

Job Description
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:

• Reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating contracts and agreements of all kinds (horizontal & vertical aspects) e.g., supplier contracts, license agreements, cooperation agreements, terms & conditions
• Evaluating market dominance related market behavior
• Structuring meetings with competitors
• Evaluating association activities
• Supporting in structuring M&A activities, including merger control filings
• Supporting cartel litigation, including follow-on claims
• Supporting antitrust investigations
• Representing 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
• Communication 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 a comprehensive and holistic 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, trainings 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-orientated 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 to us. 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

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Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type
Full-time

Job function
Legal

Industries
Automotive

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.