Tech & AI Corporate Counsel — Contract, Remote

Mercedes-Benz R&D North America; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz R&D North America seeks an Associate Corporate Counsel with 0–2 years of experience to provide broad legal support across employment, contracts, IP, data privacy, AI, and regulatory matters. The role emphasizes practical, business-oriented legal solutions and collaboration with internal teams.

The position allows remote work with on-site or hybrid presence in San Jose, Ann Arbor, or Atlanta. Expected duration is four to six months; relocation assistance is not provided.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school with 0–2 years of practice.
• In-house or law firm experience in tech/automotive/engineering is preferred.
• Ability to distill complex legal concepts into actionable, business-oriented advice.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills are essential.
• Admission to the bar in at least one state (CA/MI/GA preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel across employment, commercial contracts/tech transactions, IP, data privacy, AI, compliance, product, vehicle operations, litigation, procurement, regulatory, and trade compliance.
• Negotiate, draft, and review contracts including tech licensing, service, procurement, NDAs, development, and tech transfer agreements.
• Manage IP protection, commercialization, and licensing with internal teams.
• Ensure data privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA) in products and services.
• Advise on employment law matters, investigations, and workplace policies.
• Provide litigation support and manage external counsel.
• Offer risk assessments and practical legal solutions for AI and emerging technologies.
• Support regulatory and trade compliance including export controls (EAR, ITAR, OFAC).
• Provide broad legal counsel on corporate governance, operations, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Communication

Analytical

Data privacy

IP experience

Contract negotiations

Regulatory compliance

AI / tech law

Business-minded advice

Education

J.D./JD degree

Bar admission (CA/MI/GA preferred)

Job description

Mercedes-Benz R&D North America seeks an Associate Corporate Counsel with 0–2 years of experience to provide broad legal support across employment, contracts, IP, data privacy, AI, and regulatory matters. The role emphasizes practical, business-oriented legal solutions and collaboration with internal teams.

The position allows remote work with on-site or hybrid presence in San Jose, Ann Arbor, or Atlanta. Expected duration is four to six months; relocation assistance is not provided.