(Senior) Legal Counsel Antitrust Matters

Tasks

Provide legal advice on all applicable legal topics impacting questions regarding antitrust law (“Antitrust Matters”) within a given region or group sector of Continental Such Antitrust Matters include, in particular, topics such as

Reviewing, analyzing and negotiating contracts and agreements of all kind (horizontal & vertical aspects), e.g. supplier contracts, license agreements, cooperation agreements, terms & conditions;
Evaluating market dominance related market behavior;
Structuring meetings with competitors

Evaluating association activities

Performing antitrust due diligence

Supporting in structuring M&A activities, including merger control filings

Supporting cartel litigation including follow-on claims

Supporting antitrust investigations

Creating training materials and holding antitrust trainings

Representing 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

Communication 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

**Qualifications**:
Fully qualified lawyer with bar admission

Experience as a fully qualified lawyer in a law firm, corporation, or both

Practical experience with antitrust matters (horizontal & vertical aspects, market dominance, cartel litigation, antitrust investigations, trainings in antitrust matters, antitrust due diligence

Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to write clearly and prepare professional communications. Strong negotiation skills

Strong intercultural competence

Very good German
- and English Skills written and spoken

Other language skills are a plus

Demonstrated excellent legal knowledge in antitrust matters, sound knowledge in related legal matters such as M&A, IP, commercial law etc.

Deep understanding of the business, products, and markets of an automotive supplier and sound strategic thinking with outstanding organizational and analytical skills for detailed and results-orientated solutions

Knowledge of information technology and data management systems required (Microsoft Office Suite)

Strong team player with willingness and ability to work in an international environment

Ability and willingness to travel

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**Benefits**:
Kantine

Mitarbeiterberatung

Kostenfreie Parkplätze

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Gute Bedingungen für verschiedene Versicherungen

Karriereberatung und Trainingsangebot

Gute Verkehrsanbindung

Mitarbeiterrabatt für Unternehmensprodukte

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 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.

Keyfacts
Job-ID
236623BR
Function
Recht Patente & Lizenzen
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