Legal Counsel

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Petaling Jaya, Petaling, Selangor, MYS
In-Office
Mid level
Automotive • Manufacturing
The Role
Provide legal advice and risk analysis for Continental's Tires sector across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Korea. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, coordinate with external law firms, manage claims, monitor legislation, implement risk mitigation, conduct trainings, and record legal matters in IT systems while ensuring confidentiality.
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Company 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.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

Job Description

  • Responsible to provide legal advice and support to the Tires sector in Southeast Asia, Japan, and Korea.
  • Responsible to identify and analyze legal risks.
  • Consistently monitors changes in legislation applicable to supported legal entities and timely inform affected stakeholders explaining how the changes may affect the business.
  • Support the development and implementation of solutions for risk avoidance or limitation.
  • Communicate and negotiate with external parties (customers, suppliers, public authorities etc.).
  • Taking part and advising in various projects in multiple legal areas with multiple stakeholders.
  • Responsible to draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents.
  • Use available contract management/approval tools.
  • Conduct workshops and training for assigned stakeholders.
  • Responsible to assist and support stakeholders in claim management, both in and out of court.
  • Cooperates with other central functions and departments within Continental.
  • Coordinates with external law firms.
  • Regularly records and tracks all legal matters in applicable IT system(s) and provide an overview when required.
  • Responsible to uphold the confidentiality of information received and respects internal regulations/processes.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Law (LLB)
  • Qualified to practice in Malaysia
  • At least 3 years post qualification experience working as an in-house counsel or with a law firm
  • Experience in automotive or manufacturing industry will be a plus

Additional Information

We want our employees to do well with us. That's why we offer them not only an exciting job in an international technology group, but also numerous additional offers such as flexible and hybrid working, sabbaticals and other benefits.

If this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values Trust For One Another, Passion to Win and Freedom to Act, we are looking forward receiving your application.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

Skills Required

  • Degree in Law (LLB)
  • Qualified to practice in Malaysia
  • At least 3 years post qualification experience working as an in-house counsel or with a law firm
  • Experience in automotive or manufacturing industry

Continental Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Continental and has not been reviewed or approved by Continental.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health plans are often described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, and related programs (such as HSA/FSA) highlighted as strong components. Feedback suggests the quality of healthcare coverage is a meaningful part of overall compensation satisfaction.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings, including 401(k) plans with company contributions, are viewed favorably and frequently mentioned alongside competitive base pay. These plans are seen as a reliable pillar of the total rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation/PTO, and other leave programs are presented as part of a broad benefits suite. The scope of time-off options contributes positively to perceived overall value.

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The Company
HQ: Hannover
66,749 Employees
Year Founded: 1871

What We Do

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 2020, Continental generated sales of €37.7 billion and currently employs around 235,000 people in 58 countries and markets. In 2021, the company celebrates its 150th anniversary.

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