Antitrust Counsel – Americas

Continental•Old Point Station, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Antitrust Attorney provides legal counsel on antitrust and competition law matters affecting Continental’s operations, commercial activities, and strategic initiatives. The role partners 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 mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions. The position provides practical, business-oriented guidance in a complex and evolving regulatory environment, with a primary focus on the Americas and broader global coordination. The role advises on U.S. and Canadian competition laws and develops an understanding of relevant global risks, including those in Central and South America and the EU. It also supports antitrust training and awareness efforts, monitors regulatory developments, assists with transactions and regulatory filings, and coordinates interactions with competition authorities. The position is hybrid, with 60% of work in the office and 40% remote.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
Admission to the bar in at least one state.
At least 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. Visa support is available only to internal individuals who currently hold a valid employment visa.

Nice To Haves

At least 10 years of experience as an attorney in a corporation, law firm, or both.
Experience in a global manufacturing company.
Experience in the tire, automotive, or industrial manufacturing industry.
Experience advising multinational organizations on cross-border antitrust, particularly in Central and South America.
Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.
Prior in-house legal experience.

Responsibilities

Provide practical, business-oriented advice on U.S. and Canadian 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 global antitrust and competition risks, including relevant issues in Central and South America and the EU.
Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, distribution, procurement, and licensing agreements, to identify and mitigate legal risks while supporting business objectives.
Identify potential issues and work with internal and external counsel to assess and mitigate risks across the Americas and global business.
Regionalize global antitrust training and lead live and digital training and awareness efforts in the Americas.
Monitor changes to the regulatory and legal enforcement environment 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 with global antitrust team members to create, coordinate, and implement company-wide antitrust frameworks and strategies.
Coordinate and manage interactions with competition authorities, including the DOJ, FTC, and non-U.S. regulators, concerning inquiries, investigations, and information requests.