Corporate Counsel, Commercial Affairs

Daimler Trucks North America LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry is seeking a Corporate Counsel for its Commercial Affairs team in Atlanta. The role involves managing legal issues related to contracts, business transactions, and compliance, requiring extensive legal experience and specific qualifications. Join a diverse team dedicated to corporate values and excellence in service.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of legal experience, with a mix of law firm and corporate experience.
• Admission to the Georgia State Bar.
• Strong understanding of contract legal principles and transactional training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and analyze contracts for various business activities.
• Provide legal support for complex business transactions and negotiations.
• Deliver training on relevant legal topics to business units.

Skills

Contract Law

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Job Description - Corporate Counsel, Commercial Affairs (MER0003NXU)

Corporate Counsel, Commercial Affairs Group : Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Description

About Us

Mercedes-Benz is USA is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. In our people, you will find tremendous commitment to our corporate values: 'PRIDE = Passion, Respect, Integrity, Discipline, and Execution'. Our products and employees reflect this dedication. We are looking for diverse top-notch individuals to join the Mercedes-Benz Team and uphold these hallmarks.

Job Overview

Achieve successful resolution of legal issues for MBUSA with respect to company's business activities.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, draft, and analyze contracts and contract terms related to a variety of customer, vendor, trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters to protect MBUSA’s legal and business interests , Ensure MBUSA's commercial rights are protected through negotiating and drafting agreements.
• Ensure MBUSA departments are properly informed of legal issues relating to their activities by consultation and communication and maintenance of sufficient familiarity of antitrust, data privacy and security, employment, franchise, contract, construction, tort, lemon law, warranty, environmental, consumer protection and product liability laws.
• Ensuring with respect to controllable cost, compliance with annual operating budget by monitoring overtime, reviewing and approving outside counsel costs.
• Provide legal support with respect to complex business transactions including contract interpretation, attending and leading meetings, drafting and responding to key communications, issue resolution and dispute management.
• Deliver trainings on legal topics relevant to the business, and advise business on legal trends and developing areas of law; Perform other duties in support of the Legal Department, as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree (accredited school) and Juris Doctor degree (law degree)

Years of Experience Needed:

7-10 years of a combination of top tier law firm experience and general corporate legal experience.

Licenses/Certifications required:

Admission to State Bar, preferably Georgia.

Knowledge Detail
• Strong understanding of contracts legal principles.
• Transactional training in a large law firm is preferred. In-house experience with complex and international contractual agreements is also highly desired.

• Ability to provide support, advice and legal counsel regarding specific deals. Including editing, drafting, negotiating and legal research.

• Ability to work in an organized, efficient manner; must work well with minimal supervision and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Detail oriented, capable of handling heavy, multi-layered client, and be extremely responsive to tight turn around schedules for many transactions in various stages of development.

• Excellent communication and writing skills.

• Knowledge of retail processes and procedures, with emphasis in New and Pre-owned sales, accessories, service and parts.

• Knowledge of fundamental business practices and concepts that impact the success and profitability of the organization.

• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, as it relates to the automotive industry.

• Knowledge of the principles and methodology for a process-orientated, integrated approach to procuring, producing, and delivering products and services to customers.

Additional Information
Must be able to work flexible hours/work schedule
Requires valid driver’s license
Travel domestically
Work weekends when required

EEO Statement

Mercedes-Benz USA is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Organization

Primary Location

Organization

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Primary Location

United States of America-Georgia-Atlanta

Work Locations

One Mercedes-Benz Drive One Mercedes-Benz Drive Atlanta 30328