Senior Corporate Counsel – Contracts, Compliance & Strategy

Mercedes Benz Vans LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans LLC is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our on-site Legal Department at the Ladson, South Carolina facility. You will advise management, draft and negotiate contracts, and handle employment, immigration, and labor matters, among other complex matters.

This role requires a JD from a US-accredited law school and an active US attorney license. You will provide day-to-day legal support to business units, manage risk, and collaborate with internal departments and external

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited United States Law School is required.
• Active U.S. attorney license in good standing is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills, are required.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of law is essential.
• Excellent legal administration and organizational skills are required.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and articulate legal positions, contractual obligations, risks, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, AI, and other technology tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal activities to protect MBV’s interests and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare, review, and revise contracts and other documents for commercial, financial, and operational matters.
• Draft, negotiate, and implement contracts and business documents per Mercedes-Benz policy.
• Provide guidance and risk analyses related to employment, immigration, labor, and litigation matters.
• Offer legal consultation to management and various business units on project-related risks and decisions.
• Support supplier disputes and negotiations with business units and managers.
• Provide legal research, analysis, advice, and recommendations on business activities.
• Support litigation, arbitration, mediation, or other disputes in coordination with authorities.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Deadline management

Legal analysis

Organization skills

Contract risk awareness

Technology savvy

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

Licensed U.S. attorney in good standing

Tools

Microsoft 365

AI tools

Job description

Mercedes-Benz Vans LLC is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our on-site Legal Department at the Ladson, South Carolina facility. You will advise management, draft and negotiate contracts, and handle employment, immigration, and labor matters, among other complex matters.

This role requires a JD from a US-accredited law school and an active US attorney license. You will provide day-to-day legal support to business units, manage risk, and collaborate with internal departments and external