Head of Legal for Antitrust & Competition Law

ArcelorMittal; Paris; Sur place; EUR 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ArcelorMittal, le plus grand producteur d'acier au monde, cherche un Head of Legal pour le droit antitrust. Ce poste exige 15 ans d'expérience en droit international, avec un focus sur la gestion des affaires antitrust et de conformité. Le candidat idéal aura d'excellentes compétences en communication et une forte compréhension des affaires et des réglementations, prêt à travailler dans un environnement international.

Qualifications

• Minimum de 15 ans d'expérience post-qualification en droit de la concurrence.
• Expertise en droit antitrust européen et international.
• Capacité à gérer des dépôts transfrontaliers.

Responsabilités

• Gérer les affaires antitrust dans divers domaines tels que la R&D et les transactions M&A.
• Coordonner les enquêtes antitrust à échelle internationale.
• Développer des politiques de conformité et gérer des programmes de formation.

Connaissances

Compétences en communication

Gestion du changement

Analyse et résolution de problèmes juridiques

Compréhension des entreprises

Formation

Diplôme en droit

Admission au barreau US / européen / britannique

Description du poste

ArcelorMittal is the world’s largest steel producer. We use the most innovative technology to create the steels tomorrow’s world will be made of. Every day over 170,000 of our talented people, located in over 60 countries, push the boundaries of digitalization and use advanced technology to create a world that is stronger, faster and smarter. To help make this possible, they know they can depend on the support and training that a company of our scope and scale can provide.

Join us at the forefront of the steels and mining industry and see your work help create renewable energy, impact major industries and boost economies. At ArcelorMittal we’ll help you make your world.

ArcelorMittal is looking for a :

Head of Legal for Antitrust & Competition Law

Location

Brussels / Paris

Mission

The Group Legal and Compliance team of ArcelorMittal is looking for a Head of Legal for Antitrust & Competition law . The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years post graduate experience in managing antitrust and competition law matters internationally and will be providing high-quality legal services to several companies of the ArcelorMittal group.

Responsibilities

• Managing antitrust matters in research & development, M&A transactions, distribution & trade policies and agreements.
• Coordinating antitrust investigations internationally, working closely together with outside counsel.
• Driving antitrust compliance, by delivering trainings and developing policies and guidance material.
• Monitoring the performance of the compliance program and related activities on a continuing basis; and conducting periodic reviews, or self- assessments, and employing the results to take appropriate steps to improve effectiveness of programs.
• Initiating and / or coordinating antitrust litigation
• May include advising on State aid matters and on the legal aspects of international trade matters (e.g. anti-dumping; anti-subsidy)
• Working in close collaboration with colleagues in other jurisdictions and other disciplines.
• Identifying, monitoring and informing the legal network on recent developments in competition law arising from case law or regulations, that could have an impact on the business or its strategy.
• Developing strategies and techniques to identify and mitigate potential legal, regulatory or compliance risk; monitor and ensure the organization is promptly and effectively advised on upcoming and current policy and regulation related to compliance.
• Providing thought leadership, at all levels of the organization, around compliance excellence, risk management and reputation of Arcelor Mittal
• Being the contact point for relevant stakeholders in order to discuss and provide legal solutions.

The function supports our business internationally on a diverse range of legal topics in conjunction with – where needed – expert support from specialized internal or external legal counsel. In that regard, the group Head of Legal for Antitrust and Competition law :

• Provides legal support to day-to-day business related to environmental, sustainability and climate issues and strategies for Luxembourg, European and even international issues;
• Protects and defends business interest in dispute resolution scenarios related to environmental, sustainability, climate change and international trade, including developing a strategy and assess any settlement option.
• Attends internal and external meetings with third party stakeholders and, where appropriate, assist directly in negotiation with third parties.
• Retains, manages and monitors external law firms and related costs in line with the business needs.
• Actively participates in and supports international legal initiatives. Regularly shares best practices, new challenges or developments, innovations and efficiency related projects.
• Stays up to date on regulatory and legal changes.
• Negotiates with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, as well as authorities.
• Collaborates with other Legal team members and exchange on best practices.
• Identifies, develops and delivers legal trainings to the business.
• Represents Legal affairs in Professional Associations.

You will have a minimumof 15 years of post-qualified experience in antitrust and competition law gained in an international law firm or as In-House Counsel.

Experience in managing cross border filings and having previously worked across jurisdictions is required.

In addition, the role requires you to be a recognized expert in the following fields :

• European and International Antitrust Law
• Experience with EU and Antitrust Filings in multiple jurisdictions
• Experience in antitrust litigation

Experience in trade law is a plus.

Fluency in English is a must. Fluency in another language will be considered an asset.

Education :

• Degree in Law.
• US / European / UK Bar Admission would be an asset.

Skills :

• Strong communications skills : the ability to effectively communicate in an international, multicultural environment, and with various stakeholders is essential.
• You have good change management capabilities, can drive change in a moderate way.
• The willingness and capability to be a “hands-on” lawyer, to analyze and solve complex legal issues, with a proactive, energetic and enthusiastic approach.
• The willingness to develop a thorough understanding ArcelorMittal’s businesses, its people, markets, facilities and customers.
• Ability to understand priorities and to see the bigger picture, self-reliant and self-responsible.
• Being a good team player, loyal and transparent is key.