Senior Legal Counsel Export Control

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.

• Developing and maintaining an Internal Compliance Program (ICP) for Export Control and Sanctions incl. respective global Policies and Standards (Governance) globally for all Group Sectors
• Advising senior management regarding any EC legal related questions
• EC Legal counseling and advising of Business Advisories and core central functions (e.g.: R&D, M&A, Finance)
• Development and maintenance of forms, templates, contract clauses, specimen texts, etc. as well as Preparation and supervision of lawsuits, appeal procedures, voluntary self-disclosures, official reports, attorney letters and legal objections and documents
• Alignment and communication with regulators on ministry level as well as national authorities, associations and external counsel and support in license applications in the EU
• This position will conduct intensive regulatory watches for EU and US to support the creation of an information management
• Support and legal review of Conti-internal EC trainings
• Porming due diligence calls with business partners, banks and insurance companies as well as support of M&A and R&D projects
• Instructing, supervise and support Shared Service Center regarding business partner assessment

Qualifications

• Fully qualified lawyer (m/f/diverse) 
• Experience as a fully qualified lawyer in a law firm, corporation, or both
• Several years of experience with Compliance Program (ICP) for Export Control and Sanctions incl. respective global Policies and Standards (Governance) 
• Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to write clearly and prepare professional communications. 
• Strong intercultural competence
• Very good German- and English Skills written and spoken
• 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

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional Information

We want our employees to do well with us. That’s why we offer them not only an exciting job in an international technology group, but also numerous additional offers such as flexible and hybrid working, sabbaticals and other benefits.

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