Antitrust Counsel – Americas

Continental; Fort Mill (SC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Robust Total Rewards Package

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts: tire discounts

Competitive Bonus Programs

Employee 401k Match

Diverse & Inclusive ERGs (20+)

Hybrid Work - 60/40 in office

Employee Assistance Program

Future Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Continental in Fort Mill, SC seeks an experienced Antitrust Attorney to provide legal counsel on U.S. and global competition matters, partnering with business leaders to manage risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role involves reviewing commercial agreements and advising on antitrust aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions. The successful candidate will help ensure compliance with competition laws while delivering practical guidance in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• JD degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar admission in at least one state.
• 7+ years of experience as an attorney in a corporation, law firm, or both.
• Experience advising on U.S. and international antitrust and competition law matters.
• Experience reviewing and advising on commercial transactions, distribution arrangements, sales and procurement matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on antitrust and competition law matters affecting the company’s operations, commercial activities, and strategic initiatives.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements to identify and mitigate antitrust risks while supporting business objectives.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions, including antitrust analyses and regulatory filings.
• Lead training and awareness efforts on antitrust matters, in the Americas and globally.
• Coordinate with competition authorities and manage inquiries, investigations, and information requests.

Skills

Antitrust Law

Contract Negotiation

Mergers & Acquisitions

Regulatory Compliance

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar Admission

Job description

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Antitrust Attorney will provide legal counsel on a broad range of antitrust and competition law matters affecting the company's operations, commercial activities, and strategic initiatives. This role will partner closely with business leaders, legal colleagues, and external counsel to identify and manage antitrust risk, support compliance initiatives, review commercial practices and agreements, and advise on the antitrust aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions. The successful candidate will help ensure compliance with applicable competition laws while providing practical, business-oriented legal guidance in a complex and evolving regulatory environment.

• Provide practical, business‑oriented advice on U.S and Canada antitrust and competition laws, including pricing, distribution, exclusivity, licensing, joint ventures, information sharing, and trade association activities.
• Develop an advanced understanding of the company’s antitrust/competition risks on a global basis, including a working understanding of Central and South America, as well as the EU, that will be relevant to competition issues
• Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, distribution, procurement, licensing, and other business contracts, to identify and mitigate antitrust, competition law, and related legal risks while supporting business objectives.
• Identify potential issues and work with internal and external counsel to ensure appropriate approach to assessing and mitigating potential risks across our Americas and global business.
• Regionalize global antitrust trainings and lead training and awareness efforts, both live and digital in the Americas
• Stay apprised of changes to the regulatory and legal enforcement environment that are relevant to antitrust and competition risks.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions, including antitrust risk assessments, HSR and ex‑U.S. filings, and integration planning.
• Work closely with global antitrust team members to create, coordinate and implement company‑wide antitrust frameworks and strategies.
• Coordinate and manage interactions with competition authorities (e.g., DOJ, FTC, and non‑U.S. regulators), including inquiries, investigations, and information requests.

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Additional Information

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits
• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employee 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
• Hybrid Work - 60/40 in office
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor’s Degree
• JD Degree from ABA Accredited Law School
• Admitted to the Bar in at least one state
• 7+ years of experience as an attorney in a corporation, law firm, or both
• Demonstrated experience advising on U.S. and international antitrust and competition law matters.
• Experience reviewing and advising on commercial transactions, distribution arrangements, sales and procurement matters, and other day-to-day business activities
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions, including antitrust analyses and regulatory filings
• Strategic legal thinking and business acumen
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
• Intercultural sensitivity and leadership
• Project management and analytical skills
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Continental is only able to offer visa support for internals individuals who currently hold an existing valid employment visa.
• Can offer a relocationpackage if needed

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• 10+ years of experience as an attorney in a corporation, law firm, or both
• Experience in a global manufacturing company
• Tire, automotive, or industrial manufacturing industry experience
• Experience advising multinational organizations on cross-border antitrust, with a focus within Central and South America
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese
• Prior in-house legal experience

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sectormake mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tiresgroup sectorgenerated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division currently employs around 53,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.