Legal Counsel

Your tasks

  • Provide comprehensive legal advice and support to Continental’s business colleagues
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements to be entered into with or concerning Korean customers and business partners
  • Work closely with other members of the Global Law Department and coordinate legal strategies for Continental's businesses with Korean customers and business partners
  • Collaborate with various internal stakeholders, including top management, strategy, sales, engineering, and finance, to ensure a thorough understanding of legal implications and risks associated with Korean customer and business partner related strategies and decisions
  • Provide legal training and guidance to various business colleagues, particularly in relation to contracts and business practices with Korean customers and business partners
  • Represent Continental in legal disputes, negotiations, and settlements with external parties, including Korean customers and business partners, suppliers, and regulatory authorities
  • Develop and implement risk management strategies to minimize legal exposure for Continental
  • Analyze and address legal implications of new or revised regulations on Continental’s business operations in and outside of Korea
  • Provide proactive legal guidance and counsel to support the launch of new products or business initiatives by Continental
  • Manage various types of litigations relating to matters concerning Korean customers and business partners
  • Support other legal matters and topics concerning Continental’s businesses in Korea as may be required from time to time as a member of the Korea Law Department
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Your profile

  • A Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification from an accredited law school
  • License to practice law in Korea (Member of Korean Bar Association)
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, preferably with a focus on the automotive industry
  • Significant experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating various commercial contracts in Korean and English
  • Strong knowledge of Korean laws and regulations, preferably those relevant to the automotive industry
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues across various functions and regions
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required
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Our offer

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About us

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 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services.

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