Daimler Truck North America develops and delivers vehicles, technologies, and services for the commercial transportation industry. Its portfolio includes medium- and heavy-duty trucks, school buses, chassis, and related transportation solutions associated with Freightliner, Western Star, and Thomas Built Buses. The company brings together engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and service expertise, with a focus on advancing innovation and sustainability across logistics, automotive, and transport.
Legal Summer Intern — Daimler Truck North America
Support Daimler Truck North America’s vehicle compliance work over the summer. Research regulatory inquiries, audits, and filings with guidance from experienced attorneys.
Description
- Build practical legal experience through real-world assignments.
- Support product and technical compliance matters under the supervision of experienced attorneys.
- Contribute to projects across Daimler Truck North America.
- Collaborate with teams across departments.
- Help improve legal processes.
- Attend internal client meetings when requested.
- Research, review documents, and draft responses to inquiries from agencies such as NHTSA, EPA, and CARB.
- Conduct mini-audits by compiling timelines of events, communications, and related information.
- Prepare and review regulatory filings, including Safety Act and TREAD Act submissions, ESG filings, and audit responses.
- Lead and support initiatives that promote an inclusive, welcoming workplace.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in a bachelor’s program or higher at an accredited college or university, or have graduated within one year of the position’s May/June start date.
- Have completed at least one year of a Juris Doctor program by the start of the internship.
- Demonstrate integrity and handle confidential information appropriately.
- Communicate clearly and flexibly.
- Work well with others and contribute to a team.
- Take responsibility for assigned work and follow through.
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Be well organized.
- Bring a creative mindset.
- Interest in the automotive, manufacturing, or technology industries is preferred.
- A continuous improvement mindset is preferred.
- Curiosity and adaptability are preferred.
- Knowledge of vehicles is preferred.
- Be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where the position is located when applying.
- Visa sponsorship is unavailable, and current visa holders are not eligible.
- Pass a criminal background check as a final candidate.
- Complete a pre-employment drug screen if required.
Benefits
- Professional development and networking events, including résumé reviews and mock interviews.
- Housing and transportation stipend.
- Employee resource groups.
- Event tickets, subject to corporate availability.
- Company social events.
- Relocation assistance for candidates who meet eligibility criteria.