Senior Legal Counsel - Antitrust

Company DescriptionTHE COMPANYContinental 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.The Automotive 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.Are you ready to shape the future with us?Job DescriptionTHE POSITIONProvide 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 kinds (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.WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY• Immediate Benefits• Paid Time Off• Tuition & Employee Discounts• Annual Bonus• Employer 401(k) Match• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!QualificationsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor’s degree• Juris Doctorate Degree with a license to practice law in the United States (Michigan, South Carolina, Ohio, or Illinois preferred).• Minimum 7 years of professional working experience & 3 years of substantive employment experience with a corporate legal department or a law firm• Minimum 2 years of practical experience with antitrust matters (horizontal & vertical aspects, market dominance, cartel litigation, antitrust investigations, training 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.• Strong English language skills are required. 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.Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.Additional InformationAll 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 [email protected] 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.Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.