Corporate Counsel, Commercial Affairs

Mercedes Benz Edmonton West; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Domestic travel

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Corporation in the United States seeks an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to resolve legal issues for the company and its subsidiaries. You will draft and negotiate contracts, provide strategic legal advice, and support complex commercial transactions.

The role requires 7–10 years of top-tier law firm and in-house experience, Georgia bar admission preferred, and the ability to work across regulatory frameworks in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Education: JD and a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 7–10 years of experience in top-tier law firm and general corporate practice.
• Admission to State Bar, preferably Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Draft, analyze, and negotiate contracts to protect the company's interests across various commercial matters.
• Provide legal support on complex business transactions, including interpretation and dispute management.
• Advise on corporate matters, regulatory compliance, and internal policy adherence.

Skills

Contract drafting

Commercial transactions

Negotiation

Legal research

Legal advice

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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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. 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 Mercedes Benz with respect to the company's, and its subsidiaries, business activities.

Responsibilities:

Contract Drafting and Commercial Transactions

• Prepare, draft, and analyze contracts and contract terms related to a variety of customer, vendor, trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters to protect MBNAC’s and its subsidiaries legal and business interests, Ensure Mercedes Benz commercial rights are protected through negotiating and drafting agreements.
• Ensure other departments are properly informed of legal issues relating to their activities by consultation and communication and maintenance of sufficient familiarity of antitrust, employment, franchise, contract, construction, tort, lemon law, warranty, environmental, consumer protection and product liability laws.
• 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.

General Corporate Matters

• Provide practical legal advice and support to the business on a broad range of general corporate matters, including identifying and assessing legal risks, advising on applicable legal requirements and internal policies, and assisting with the resolution of day-to-day legal and business issues.
• Perform other legal duties and responsibilities as assigned or as necessary to meet evolving business and Legal Department needs.

Qualifikationen

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a Juris Doctor 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 contract 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-round schedules for many transactions in various stages of development.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• 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 drivers license
• Travel domestically
• Work weekends when required

EEO Statement

Mercedes-Benz Corporation 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.