Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/d) - REF76436C

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Within the Tire Sector we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/diverse) with expertise in technical product compliance to join our dynamic legal team in Hannover, Germany. As a key member of our Global Commercial Law Department, you will provide expert legal advice to the tire business, among others:

• Provide legal support in related issues of technical product compliance, in particular for the Quality-relevant departments, as well as the respective operational units
• Support product recalls and product integrity issues
• Support responding to regulatory authority inquires, including but not limited, investigations and technical support
• Independent and continuous analysis, monitoring, and evaluation of relevant legal regulations, including current developments at legislative levels
• Independent legal evaluation of actual and potential risks and liabilities, as well as the development of methods, processes, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance (e.g., overall risk management system)
• Independent preparation of general legal and business guidelines and legal expert opinions taking into account current legal developments and legislative developments (actual and anticipated)
• Support the constant evolution of an appropriate risk management system
• Independent legal evaluation and interpretation of technical and environmental regulations, rules and guidelines impacting daily operations
• Provide pragmatic day-to-day advice, together with strategic advice to minimize legal risks and liabilities while advancing business goals and initiatives
• Counsel and train employees on relevant regulatory compliance issues, best practices, and corporate strategies
• Develop and organize training courses to ensure legal and product compliance, best practices, and corporate strategies

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school in Germany (Volljurist)
• Multiple years of professional experience preferably in the automotive industry, in particular in the area of issues relating to product compliance
• Ability to explain complex regulations and/or challenging issues in a clear manner to all levels of the organization, including the Senior Management
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in both German and English
• Analytical and results-oriented working
• In-depth understanding of and interest in technical subjects
• High level of interdisciplinary teamwork skills
• Organizational talent and negotiation skills, taking in consideration cultural differences
• Ability to work with international clients and colleagues as well as, travel both within the US and internationally on a regular basis
• Flexible work schedule

Applications from severely disabled people are welcome. 

Additional Information

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:​

• Training opportunities​
• Mobile and flexible working models​
• Sabbaticals​
• and much more...​

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