Job 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 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/diverse) with expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions to join our dynamic legal team in Hannover, Germany. As a key member of our Central Law Department, you will provide legal advice in strategic projects and transactions of the Tire Sector involving the acquisition and divestiture of companies and/or business, the establishment and separation of joint ventures in particular:

• Advising in the evaluation phase such as preliminary feasibility study of the transaction, carve out concept, transaction structure, and on documentation, like NDAs, release letters, engagement agreements, process letters, indicative offers, defense agreements, market studies for merger control purposes, etc.
• Advising in organization phase, including establishing insider lists, drafting insider information sheets, drafting individual undertakings regarding confidentiality/insider trading.
• Manage legal due diligence
• Preparation of transaction agreement(s), ensuring internal alignment on the content of the agreement and negotiating them
• Advising on regulatory approvals
  • Assisting (a) in the signing and closing process of a transaction, including obtaining merger control clearance(s) and foreign investment approvals,
  • (b) in obtaining internal approvals,
  • (c) satisfying or review satisfaction of other conditions for closing,
  • (d) in following up and ensuring the fulfillment of obligations arising out of the main transaction documents, including covenants
• Develop rules of conduct for transition period between signing and closing, assist in their implementation
• Advising in post-merger activities,
• Selection, retention and management of external counsel and of external legal budget

Qualifications

• Fully qualified lawyer (m/f/diverse) with bar admission
• Several years of professional experience as a fully qualified lawyer in a law firm, corporation, ideally including experience with Corporate / M&A
• Good communication skills with the ability to write clearly, prepare professional communications and to convey complex matters clearly and professionally
• Strong negotiation skills and business understanding
• Strong intercultural competence
• Project management skills
• High ownership, motivation and commitment
• Proficiency in German is required. Excellent command of English is essential, additional language skills are an advantage.
• Strong team player with willingness and ability to work in an international environment
• Willingness to travel when required

Applications from severely handicapped 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:

• Individual development planning based on your personal needs and targets (e. g. mentoring or trainings)
• Work from home up to 2 days a week (unless workshops etc. require physical presence)
• Sabbaticals
• Agile and collaborative workstyle
• Employee discounts
• Company and tariff pension plan
• Health insurance
• Assistance with child-care
• Canteen on-site
• On-site physicians

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