competition law legal counsel

JOB DESCRIPTION: Airbus is looking for a COMPETITION LAW EXPERT ! This is a unique opportunity to join a team of experts advising on Competition law related matters impacting Airbus and all its divisions, all around the world. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR Under the supervision of the Head of Competition law of Airbus, you will be responsible for dealing with Competition law related questions that can arise within the group. You constantly seek to improve, have a strong attention to detail and enjoy collaborating in a team. You are organised, action-oriented, customer-focused and proactive. You excel at multitasking and know how to set priorities in order to meet tight deadlines. HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE * You will assist the business and legal communities in the analysis of potential Competition law issues arising in the course of day-to-day business (in particular, cooperation agreements, teaming agreements with third parties in the context of tender offers, relationships with the industrial supply chain, distribution networks, research and development cooperation, etc.). * You will assist M&A and Strategy departments group-wide (Airbus Commercial Aircraft, Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Defence and Space) in the context of all contemplated M&A opportunities (from feasibility study to negotiation phase, merger control filing procedures until clearance decisions are obtained, and post-merger integration). * You will monitor third parties’ transactions notified to competition authorities and, for the ones negatively impacting Airbus, build a group-wide position through the collection of inputs from all internal stakeholders and liaise with competition authorities where required. * You will assess financing schemes for new programs from a state aid standpoint and, when required, liaise with the relevant State stakeholders. * You will manage Competition law related investigations, pre-litigation and litigation impacting an entity of the group. * You will provide Competition law training for managers/key business employees (e.g. procurement, sales) and for the legal & compliance community. * You will participate in the creation of all Competition law-related documentation (methods, guidelines, leaflets, digital tools). * You will continuously look to improve internal processes of the team. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED * You have a Competition law academic background (master degree or equivalent in EU competition law; a degree in French and/or German competition law would also be an asset); * You have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in competition law (including anti-competitive practices, merger control, state aids); * You are fluent in English (business level in German and/or French, would also be an asset); * You have excellent communication and writing skills; * You have the ability to simultaneously manage several complex legal and internal procedures involving multiple internal departments and third party stakeholders such as competition authorities, governments, industrial partners and law firms; * You manage the transformation of general and detailed market information into a legally coherent and concise case; * You demonstrate strategic insight and value-added orientation; * You are a real team-player and know how to build excellent internal relationships; * You are open-minded, autonomous, responsive and creative. WHO ARE WE Airbus is actively recruiting a Competition law expert to deal with all Competition law related topics for Airbus (one of the world’s leading suppliers of commercial aircraft), Airbus Helicopters (a major industry player in the manufacturing of Helicopters) and Airbus Defence & Space (manufactures satellites, drones, military aircraft, launch vehicles and various other defence & communications products). WHAT WE OFFER _YOU WILL WORK IN A DYNAMIC AND FAST-PACED BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUR PROVEN EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE AND KNOWLEDGE DIRECTLY IMPACTS DAY-TO-DAY BUSINESS OPERATIONS. _ _YOU WILL BENEFIT FROM JOINING A DYNAMIC TEAM WHERE YOUR EXPERTISE WILL GROW BY THE DAY AND WILL BE SUPPORTED WITH PROFESSIONAL TRAINING. _ _YOU WILL WORK ON MEANINGFUL PROJECTS AND CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ASSIGNMENTS IN A DIVERSE, INTERNATIONAL AND MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT. _ Airbus Competition law is hiring! If you have the passion, ambition, energy and skills to deal with all Competition law matters within a very exciting company, while enjoying the Toulouse region (South West of France) - we want you! Your dream job starts here! If your profile matches with our requirements and you are interested in joining our dynamic team of professionals, you can complete your application online (providing your CV and cover letter outlining your motivation) via the Airbus careers website. Join Airbus now and embrace the opportunity to make a difference. We make it fly and you can too! This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. COMPANY: AIRBUS SAS CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Contract / CDI / Unbefristet / Contrato indefinido EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Professional / Expérimenté(e) / Professionell / Profesional JOB FAMILY: Legal By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. 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