Antitrust Counsel – Americas

Job description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT The Antitrust Attorney will provide legal counsel on a broad range of antitrust and competition law matters affecting the company's operations, commercial activities, and strategic initiatives. This role will partner closely with business leaders, legal colleagues, and external counsel to identify and manage antitrust risk, support compliance initiatives, review commercial practices and agreements, and advise on the antitrust aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.

The successful candidate will help ensure compliance with applicable competition laws while providing practical, business-oriented legal guidance in a complex and evolving regulatory environment. Provide practical, business‑oriented advice on U.S and Canada antitrust and competition laws, including pricing, distribution, exclusivity, licensing, joint ventures, information sharing, and trade association activities. Develop an advanced understanding of the company’s antitrust/competition risks on a global basis, including a working understanding of Central and South America, as well as the EU, that will be relevant to competition issues Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, distribution, procurement, licensing, and other business contracts, to identify and mitigate antitrust, competition law, and related legal risks while supporting business objectives.

Identify potential issues and work with internal and external counsel to ensure appropriate approach to assessing and mitigating potential risks across our Americas and global business. Regionalize global antitrust trainings and lead training and awareness efforts, both live and digital in the Americas Stay apprised of changes to the regulatory and legal enforcement environment that are relevant to antitrust and competition risks.

Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions, including antitrust risk assessments, HSR and ex‑U.S. filings, and integration planning. Work closely with global antitrust team members to create, coordinate and implement company-wide antitrust frameworks and strategies. Coordinate and manage interactions with competition authorities (e.g., DOJ, FTC, and non‑U.S. regulators), including inquiries, investigations, and information requests.

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Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE Bachelor’s Degree JD Degree from ABA Accredited Law School Admitted to the Bar in at least one state

• 7+ years of experience as an attorney in a corporation, law firm, or both
• Demonstrated experience advising on U.S. and international antitrust and competition law matters.

Experience reviewing and advising on commercial transactions, distribution arrangements, sales and procurement matters, and other day-to-day business activities Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions, including antitrust analyses and regulatory filings Strategic legal thinking and business acumen Exceptional communication and negotiation skills Intercultural sensitivity and leadership Project management and analytical skills Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Continental is only able to offer visa support for internals individuals who currently hold an existing valid employment visa. Can offer a relocation package if needed ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT 10+ years of experience as an attorney in a corporation, law firm, or both Experience in a global manufacturing company Tire, automotive, or industrial manufacturing industry experience Experience advising multinational organizations on cross-border antitrust, with a focus within Central and South America Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese Prior in-house legal experience