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.

As Global Lead Governmental Affairs, Legislation & Litigation you will be contributing to the development and execution of Continental's customs strategies, dealing with various customs and foreign trade related topics, which have a global impact on Continental.

In your role as Global Lead Governmental Affairs, Legislation & Litigation, you will be the expert in legal matters within customs & foreign trade context.

You will therefore

• Manage various legal Customs and Foreign Trade related topics independently or together with our Regional Expert Teams

• Orchestrate & steer the governmental relation efforts of Continental in terms of Customs and Foreign Trade worldwide

• Represent Continental towards governmental bodies and in professional associations

• Monitor legal developments and distill insights in collaboration with global and regional experts

• Facilitate the transfer of knowledge together with Global Knowledge Manager

• Assist in management decisions related to dispute resolution, including the determination of whether to pursue legal action

• Functionally steer external legal consultants/lawyers

• Build up & administrate the central litigation database for Continental worldwide

• Review supplier & customer contracts regarding Customs & Foreign Trade related clauses

• Support the development of Continental’s Standard Terms & Conditions for Customs & Foreign Trade matters

• Legal university degree

• You have had several years of industry/corporate or consulting experience within customs and foreign trade

• Fluent English both in speaking and writing is required for this role

• You have the ability to present complicated facts in a simple way

• You show exceptional social competence, including good communication skills, openness, a cooperative working style and a distinct ability to work across cultures and countries

• You show motivation and initiative by setting your own expectations and goals.

• You show a strong customer and stakeholder focus

• You prefer a team-oriented way of working and show high assertiveness

What we value the most, irrespective of your past experiences, is an eagerness to learn and a dedication bringing Continental to speed on the path to rethink and live customs.

This position will require domestic and international travel.

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