Senior Legal Counsel Competition Law (m/f/d)

DHL Group – we are the world’s leading logistics provider. Our company connects people and markets and enables global trade. Our strategic goal is to be the first choice for customers, employees, and investors worldwide.

The “Global Competition Law” department provides worldwide advice on all antitrust and competition law matters. We support international M&A projects and strategic partnerships, ensure legally compliant contract, product and business model design across the Group, and deliver practical compliance trainings. In addition, we represent the company in key antitrust proceedings and play a central role in shaping strategic legal positions. Sounds like an exciting environment? Then we look forward to receiving your application as

Senior Legal Counsel Competition Law (m/f/d)

Bonn | Full-time | Permanent

Your responsibilities

• Advise Group companies and senior management on mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, including all related antitrust and competition law requirements
• Assert and enforce claims (in particular damages) arising from competition law infringements, and defend the company against corresponding claims brought by third parties
• Provide subject‑matter support to the global Competition Know‑How Group, facilitating the exchange of expertise, best practices and legal developments in antitrust and competition law
• Prepare and deliver internal trainings for employees and leaders on antitrust and competition law topics
• Advise on and contribute to global M&A activities, including negotiating M&A agreements (e.g., NDAs, SPAs, JVAs) and coordinating with internal stakeholders, external law firms, advisors and relevant committees
• Monitor legal developments, precedents and legislative initiatives in the relevant areas of law
• Develop and enhance policies, strategies and processes in the relevant legal fields to prevent antitrust violations and improve compliance workflows

Your profile

• Law degree and qualification as a fully licensed lawyer (Second State Examination or equivalent)
• Many years of relevant professional experience in antitrust and merger control, ideally gained in an international company or global law firm
• Experience coordinating antitrust and merger control proceedings and working with competition authorities
• Initial exposure to M&A topics and a strong interest in economic and commercial matters
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, combined with a structured and independent working style
• Excellent communication skills, confident appearance and professional stakeholder and negotiation management in an international environment
• Very good German and English language skills, both written and spoken

Your benefits

• Flexibility: We offer up to 3 days/week of flexible remote work, along with flexible working hours without core hours. The arrangements may vary depending on the task and role.
• Well-Being: Fun, team spirit, and health are crucial factors. Therefore, within the company, we offer a wide range of health and preventive care services, an occupational physician and the FC Deutsche Post. Here, employees engage in sports activities together or exchange ideas.
• Family-friendly: The compatibility of family and work has many facets, such as childcare, care for family members, etc. We support this, for example, through kindergarten places as well as the Betreuungs- und Erholungswerk (support and recreation program).
• Mobility: We move not only letters or parcels but also our employees through offerings such as company bicycles, job tickets and possibly company cars.
• Location: The Post Campus brings together people from more than 60 countries. The Post Tower is easily accessible by car, public transportation and bicycle. To facilitate the workday, the campus offers amenities such as parking spaces, post office, café, canteen and more.
• Onboarding: Individual onboarding, training on the job, networking, a dedicated certified program, etc., lay the foundation for a successful start at DHL Group.
• Development opportunities: We offer numerous development opportunities through a comprehensive training landscape, junior talent programs, coaching etc.
• Social commitment: Through global corporate programs, we improve the educational and career opportunities for young people and engage in disaster management at airports. We also contribute to local environmental protection and aid projects initiated by employees on a voluntary basis.
• What else? Company pension plan, social counseling, inclusion consulting, cleaning service, insurance cooperation, corporate discounts, events, sabbaticals and much more!

About DHL Group

Without the commitment, creativity and know-how of our employees worldwide, the success of DHL Group would not be possible. Get to know us and become part of our team.

Apply now with your complete documents, stating your salary expectations, using the application button.

For further information, please visit careers.dhl.com. For initial personal contact and any questions, please contact Christian Klenner at [email protected] or 0228-189-51938.

We look forward to receiving your application*.

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*At DHL Group, applications from all individuals are welcome, regardless of age, gender, origin, religion or physical attributes.