Export Control & Sanctions Counsel (m/f/diverse) - REF75725G

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Counsel for Export Control & Sanctions to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining an Internal Compliance Program (ICP) for Export Control and Sanctions, including the implementation of global policies and standards. This role involves advising senior management and the board, providing legal counseling to various departments, and engaging in project work and regulatory watch.

The position can be staffed in Hanover, Frankfurt am Main or Szeged (Hungary).

Key Responsibilities:

• Internal Compliance Program (ICP) Development: Develop and maintain an Internal Compliance Program for Export Control and Sanctions, ensuring alignment with global policies and standards (Governance).
• Senior Management and Board Advisory: Provide strategic legal advice and guidance to senior management and the board on matters related to Export Control and Sanctions compliance.
• Legal Counseling: Offer legal counseling and advice to Centers of Competence, business units, and core central functions such as R&D, M&A, and Finance.
• Project Work: Participate in and provide legal support for various projects related to Export Control and Sanctions.
• Regulatory Watch: Monitor and analyze regulatory developments in Export Control and Sanctions to ensure compliance and inform relevant stakeholders.
• Information Management: Manage and disseminate information related to Export Control and Sanctions compliance.
• Training Development: Develop and deliver training programs on Export Control and Sanctions compliance for employees.
• External Communication: Communicate with political entities, ministries, authorities, associations, and external counsels regarding Export Control and Sanctions matters.

• Fully qualified and accredited lawyer (3+ years of professional experience) with profound academic background
• Professional experience with legislative work and proceedings
• Knowledge regarding development of policies and procedures;
• Experience and insights in public authorities (beneficial)
• Excellent knowledge of EU and profound knowledge of US (Re-) Export Control and Sanction law
• Experience as lawyer (internal or external) helpful
• Experience with the development of an EC Internal Compliance Program
• Experience with international EC relevant working groups and/or organizations (beneficial)

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome. 

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:

• Training opportunities
• Mobile and flexible working models
• Sabbaticals

and much more...

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Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone -  regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

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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 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.

Guided by the vision of being the customer's first choice for material-driven solutions, the ContiTech group sector focuses on development competence and material expertise for products and systems made of rubber, plastics, metal, and fabrics. These can also be equipped with electronic components in order to optimize them functionally for individual services. ContiTech's industrial growth areas are primarily in the areas of energy, agriculture, construction, and surfaces. In addition, ContiTech serves the automotive and transportation industries as well as rail transport.