Corporate Counsel, Commercial Affairs

Mercedes-Benz Vans; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans in Atlanta, GA seeks a seasoned corporate attorney to resolve legal matters across the Mercedes-Benz USA group. The role focuses on contract drafting and commercial transactions, with emphasis on protecting corporate rights in a complex international environment.

You will provide practical legal advice on a broad range of corporate issues, participate in major transactions, and lead negotiations while adhering to tight turnaround schedules.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and bar admission required.
• 7–10 years of experience in top-tier law firm and general corporate legal work.
• Knowledge of antitrust, employment, franchise, contract, tort, lemon law, warranty, environmental, consumer protection and product liability laws.

Responsibilities

• Contract drafting and commercial transactions across a variety of matters to protect Mercedes-Benz’s legal and business interests.
• Provide legal support for complex business transactions including contract interpretation, meetings, and dispute management.
• Provide legal advice on day-to-day corporate matters and assist with evolving business needs.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (Georgia)

Job 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. 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.

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.