Head of legal for antitrust & competition law

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ArcelorMittal is looking for a:

Head of Legal for Antitrust & Competition Law


Location:

Brussels or Paris


Mission:

The Group Legal and Compliance team of ArcelorMittal is looking for a Head of Legal for Antitrust & Competition law. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years post graduate experience in managing antitrust and competition law matters internationally and will be providing high-quality legal services to several companies of the ArcelorMittal group.


Responsibilities

* Managing antitrust matters in research & development, M&A transactions, distribution & trade policies and agreements.
* Coordinating antitrust investigations internationally, working closely together with outside counsel.
* Driving antitrust compliance, by delivering trainings and developing policies and guidance material.
* Monitoring the performance of the compliance program and related activities on a continuing basis; and conducting periodic reviews, or self- assessments, and employing the results to take appropriate steps to improve effectiveness of programs.
* Initiating and /or coordinating antitrust litigation
* May include advising on State aid matters and on the legal aspects of international trade matters (e.g. anti-dumping; anti-subsidy)
* Working in close collaboration with colleagues in other jurisdictions and other disciplines.
* Identifying, monitoring and informing the legal network on recent developments in competition law arising from case law or regulations, that could have an impact on the business or its strategy.
* Developing strategies and techniques to identify and mitigate potential legal, regulatory or compliance risk; monitor and ensure the organization is promptly and effectively advised on upcoming and current policy and regulation related to compliance.
* Providing thought leadership, at all levels of the organization, around compliance excellence, risk management and reputation of Arcelor Mittal
* Being the contact point for relevant stakeholders in order to discuss and provide legal solutions.


The function supports our business internationally on a diverse range of legal topics in conjunction with – where needed – expert support from specialized internal or external legal counsel.

In that regard, the group Head of Legal for Antitrust and Competition law:

* Provides legal support to day-to-day business related to environmental, sustainability and climate issues and strategies for Luxembourg, European and even international issues;
* Protects and defends business interest in dispute resolution scenarios related to environmental, sustainability, climate change and international trade, including developing a strategy and assess any settlement option.
* Attends internal and external meetings with third party stakeholders and, where appropriate, assist directly in negotiation with third parties.
* Retains, manages and monitors external law firms and related costs in line with the business needs.
* Actively participates in and supports international legal initiatives. Regularly shares best practices, new challenges or developments, innovations and efficiency related projects.
* Stays up to date on regulatory and legal changes.
* Negotiates with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, as well as authorities.
* Collaborates with other Legal team members and exchange on best practices.
* Identifies, develops and delivers legal trainings to the business.
* Represents Legal affairs in Professional Associations.


Competencies:

You will have a minimum of 15 years of post-qualified experience in antitrust and competition law gained in an international law firm or as In-House Counsel.

Experience in managing cross border filings and having previously worked across jurisdictions is required.

In addition, the role requires you to be a recognized expert in the following fields:

* European and International Antitrust Law
* Trade Compliance
* Experience with EU and Antitrust Filings in multiple jurisdictions
* Experience in antitrust litigation

Experience in trade law is a plus.

Fluency in English is a must. Fluency in another language will be considered an asset.

Education :

* Degree in Law.
* US/European/UK Bar Admission would be an asset.

Skills :

* Strong communications skills: the ability to effectively communicate in an international, multicultural environment, and with various stakeholders is essential.
* You have good change management capabilities, can drive change in a moderate way.
* The willingness and capability to be a “hands-on” lawyer, to analyze and solve complex legal issues, with a proactive, energetic and enthusiastic approach.
* The willingness to develop a thorough understanding ArcelorMittal’s businesses, its people, markets, facilities and customers.
* Ability to understand priorities and to see the bigger picture, self-reliant and self-responsible.
* Being a good team player, loyal and transparent is key.