Description:
The Position:Provide legal advice on all applicable legal topics impacting questions regarding antitrust law (“Antitrust Matters”) within a given region or group sector of A German Multinational Automotive Parts Manufacturing Company. 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 A German Multinational Automotive Parts Manufacturing Company 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 A German Multinational Automotive Parts Manufacturing Company.
- 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!
Qualifications:
Basic 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.
