Attorney - Technical Regulatory (M/F/diverse) - Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland - Continental

Continental

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland

vor 1 Woche

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

Your tasks

Provide legal support in all European related issues of technical Product Compliance, in particular for the Qualityrelevant departments, as well as the respective operational units
Support product recalls and product integrity issues worldwide
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 in Europe, 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 for all Group Sectors (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
Support regional commercial attorneys to review, negotiate and/or draft various terms and conditions related to product and regulatory compliance in commercial contracts with customers, suppliers and professional associations
Provide pragmatic daytoday 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
Closely collaborate with and exchange appropriate information among all lawyers within the Technical Regulatory team (and where applicable, the regional commercial teams)
Create trust, confidence, and respect with key stakeholders internally (e.g., general managers, BA heads, other central functions such as Compliance, IP, Finance, Tax) and externally (suppliers, customers, external counsel, professional associations)
Provide expert and strategic legal advice to management in complex matters with significant risk potential
Anticipate product compliance issues and opportunities; assess risks, evaluate, and weigh multiple business and regulatory inputs and impacts of possible decisions or outcomes to propose appropriate mitigating and/or facilitating courses of action
Identify solutions to minimize risks as well as develop proposals for efficient and effective internal decision making
Independent selection, monitoring, billing and evaluation of external attorneys in the abovementioned areas
Represent Continental in professional associations in the area of legal product compliance, as well as provide legal advice for internal clients related to professional associations work they are participating

Profile:

Completed full law studies (Bar exam), preferably with study abroad or comparable qualification
Several years of professional experience in the automotive industry, in particular in the area of issues relating to product compliance
Fluent German and English skills (both written and spoken)
Must have ability to explain complex regulations and/or challenging issues in a clear manner to all levels of the organization, including the Executive Board and Senior Management
Must have ability to work with international clients and colleagues as well as, travel both within the US and internationally on a regular basis
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Must have flexible work schedule, accepting calls and/or meeting invitations outside of regular working hours
Analytical and resultsoriented working
High level of interdisciplinary teamwork skills
Organizational talent and negotiation skills, taking in consideration cultural differences
Highest social competence
Strategic orientation
Initiative, ownership, and accountability
Selfreflection
Clear communication/conflict management
Self determination
Networking capabilities

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Offer:

About us

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 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets.

On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.

The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, a