Attorney - Antitrust/Compliance

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

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Provide legal advice on all applicable legal topics impacting questions regarding antitrust law (“Antitrust Matters”) within a given region or group sector of Continental.

• Review, analyze and negotiate contracts and agreements such has: (horizontal & vertical aspects), e.g. supplier contracts, license agreements, cooperation agreements, terms & conditions
• Evaluate market dominance related market behavior; structuring meetings with competitors
• Evaluate association activities and performing antitrust due diligence
• Support in structuring M&A activities, including merger control filings, cartel litigation including follow-on claims and antitrust investigations
• Create training materials and holding antitrust trainings
• Represent 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
• Communicate with antitrust authorities
• Collaborate with stakeholders inside and outside the global law department (including the IP 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
• 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 track and report on changes and trends

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Bachelor’s Degree and JD Degree from ABA Accredited Law School
• Admitted to the Bar in at least one state
• 5+ years experience as an attorney in a corporation, law firm or both
• 2+ years practical experience with antitrust matters (horizontal & vertical aspects, market dominance, cartel litigation, antitrust investigations, trainings in antitrust matters, antitrust due diligence)
• Demonstrated excellent legal knowledge in antitrust matters, sound knowledge in related legal matters such as M&A, IP, commercial law etc.
• Sound strategic thinking with outstanding organizational and analytical skills for detailed and results-orientated solutions
• Savvy using MS office - Excel, PPT, etc. 
• Strong team player with willingness and ability to work in an international environment
• Effective communication skills. Ability to write clearly and prepare professional communications
• Strong negotiation skills and intercultural competence
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30-40% when needed
• Legal Authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening
• Can offer a relocation package if needed

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT:

• 7+ years experience as an attorney in a corporation, law firm or both
• German and other language skills are a plus
• Deep understanding of the business, products and markets of an Automotive supplier

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  
• 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 / AA / 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, 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. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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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 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make 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 delivers top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2023, the Tires group sector generated sales of 14 billion euros. Continental's tire sector employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites. Are you ready to shape the future with us?