Legal Counsel

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. • 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. • 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 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.