(Senior) Legal Counsel - Antitrust (m/f/d) - REF88347X

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/diverse) with expertise in antitrust law to join our dynamic legal team in Hannover, Germany. As a key member of our Central Law Department, you will provide advice on all matters relevant to antitrust law within the Tire Group Sector, among others: 

• 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
• Supporting in structuring M&A activities, including merger control filings
• Supporting cartel litigation, including follow-on claims
•  Supporting antitrust investigations
• 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  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 and spend
• 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 monitor and report on changes and trends

• Fully qualified lawyer (m/f/diverse) with bar admission or comparable qualification
• Experience as a fully qualified lawyer in a law firm, corporation, or both
• Several years of practical experience with antitrust matters (horizontal & vertical aspects, market dominance, cartel litigation, antitrust investigations, trainings in antitrust matters, antitrust due diligence)
• Experience in the Tire industry is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex matters clearly and professionally. Strong negotiation skills and intercultural competence.
• Business fluent German and English language skills (written and spoken), additional language skills are an advantage.
• 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 and sound strategic thinking with outstanding organizational and analytical skills for detailed and results-orientated solutions
• Strong team player with willingness and ability to work in an international environment
• Willingness to travel when required

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:​

• Individual development planning based on your personal needs and targets (e.g. mentoring, trainings)
• Work from home up to 2 days a week (unless workshops etc. require physical presence)
• Option to work from other EU countries up to 40 days per year
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Agile and collaborative workstyle
• Opportunity to make a difference
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Assistance with child-care
• Relocation package offered if needed
• Canteen on-site
• On-site physicians
• Sabbatical option

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