Job Description

Job ID: 40835 | Location: Pratteln, Canton of Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland
Join Clariant as a trusted legal advisor and help shape our global antitrust compliance strategy.
Are you an experienced antitrust lawyer looking to make a significant impact in a global specialty chemicals company? Clariant is seeking an Antitrust Counsel to join our Legal & Compliance team. In this strategic role you will provide expert antitrust guidance across complex litigations, M&A transactions, and business operations while driving our compliance program forward.
Responsibilities
Litigation Support:

• Support complex litigations related to antitrust matters, particularly civil damages claim following European Commission decision.

M&A Excellence:

• Provide expert antitrust advice and strategic guidance throughout M&A transactions.
• Manage and coordinate merger and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) filings worldwide.
• Ensure comprehensive antitrust compliance throughout global M&A processes.

Business Partnership:

• Deliver expert antitrust counsel to Business Units and Global Functions across all regions.
• Provide timely and practical advice in fast-paced business environments.

Compliance Program Leadership:

• Support the implementation of our antitrust compliance roadmap.
• Continuously enhance the Antitrust Compliance Program using industry best practices.
• Design and deliver tailored antitrust training programs for diverse audiences.
• Conduct antitrust compliance investigations as needed.

Requirements

• Swiss Bar Exam or EU Member State Bar Exam (Master of Laws/LLM is a plus).
• 3+ years post-qualification experience in antitrust law at a top-tier law firm or multinational company.
• Experience in antitrust investigations and litigation.
• Experience in handling merger/FDI filings across multiple jurisdictions is advantageous.
• Fluent in English and German (additional languages beneficial).
• Strong understanding of antitrust law frameworks and their applicability to business in key global markets.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong presentation, training delivery, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural environments.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and compliance management systems.

Our Offer

• Global impact role.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile antitrust matters with worldwide significance.
• Professional development across litigation, M&A, and compliance.
• Dynamic international environment with diverse stakeholders.
• Chance to drive continuous improvement of our compliance program using industry best practices.
• Collaborative culture in a leading specialty chemicals company.

Your Contact
Wencke Leyens-Wiedau Talent Acquisition Manager EMEA Phone: 069/305-80667 Germany #LI-WLW1
Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.
At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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