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Daimler Truck North America
Daimler Truck North America
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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.
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Senior Corporate Counsel, Commercial — Hybrid Fort Mill

Senior legal counsel role advising Daimler Truck North America on procurement, commercial contracts, and strategic transactions. The position supports manufacturing and transportation operations from a hybrid location in Fort Mill or Portland.

USUnited StatesOROregonSCSouth Carolina
$144,000 – $184,000 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorLeadEnglish RequiredGeneral Counsel

Description

  • Advise procurement and business teams on commercial contracts, risk management, and strategic transactions.
  • Draft, negotiate, and oversee agreements with suppliers, technology providers, service providers, and strategic partners.
  • Structure transactions to safeguard DTNA’s legal and business interests while supporting efficient execution.
  • Advance the use of legal technology, AI-enabled tools, contract lifecycle management, and knowledge management resources.
  • Create and maintain contract templates, playbooks, negotiation guidance, and training materials.
  • Collaborate with Corporate Compliance on regulatory and compliance issues.
  • Track legal and regulatory changes and recommend corresponding business or policy updates.
  • Oversee outside counsel and associated legal resources.
  • Use sound legal judgment, practical problem-solving, and continuous improvement practices.
  • Serve as a trusted legal advisor to stakeholders across North America and Germany.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
  • Active membership in good standing with a state bar and authorization to practice as in-house counsel in Oregon or South Carolina.
  • At least eight years of relevant legal experience supporting procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, industrial, automotive, transportation, technology, or software-driven businesses.
  • Substantial experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex commercial agreements.
  • Experience creating or implementing contract management, legal operations, process improvement, or continuous improvement programs.
  • Strong business judgment, practical problem-solving ability, and influence without direct authority.
  • Collaborative approach, intellectual curiosity, and a positive sense of humor.
  • Experience advising on federal procurement matters, including military or government contracts.
  • Experience preparing and drafting corporate governance documentation.
  • Experience supporting strategic transactions, acquisitions, joint ventures, or other corporate development initiatives.
  • Must have permanent authorization to work in the country where the position is located when applying.
  • Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
  • May need to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.

Benefits

  • Annual variable-pay bonus program.
  • Eligibility to use a company vehicle.
  • 401(k) contribution with company matching of up to 8%.
  • Non-elective company contribution of 3% to 7%, depending on age.
  • At least four weeks of paid vacation.
  • More than 13 calendar holidays.
  • Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs.
  • Onsite fitness facilities at some locations.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Paid time off for volunteering.
  • Short- and long-term disability plans.
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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