Corporate Counsel – Commercial

Daimler Truck North America

. Advise procurement and business stakeholders on commercial contracting, risk management, and strategic transactions.

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $144,000 - $184,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial contracting, risk management, and legal compliance, with a strong focus on negotiating and drafting complex agreements. Proven ability to drive legal technology adoption and manage outside counsel while providing strategic legal advice to business stakeholders.

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Juris Doctor DegreeActive State Bar MembershipNegotiating Complex Commercial AgreementsContract Management ExperienceFederal Procurement Advisory Experience

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Hard Skills

Commercial ContractingRisk ManagementLegal OperationsProcess ImprovementContract Lifecycle ManagementCorporate Governance DocumentationStrategic TransactionsNegotiation GuidanceLegal JudgmentProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Collaborative MindsetIntellectual CuriosityPositive Sense of HumorInfluencing Without AuthorityStrong Business Judgment

Tools & Technologies

AI-Powered SolutionsContract Management SystemsKnowledge Management Resources

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Membership in State Bar

Industry Keywords

ProcurementSupply ChainManufacturingIndustrialAutomotiveTransportationTechnologySoftware-Driven BusinessesGovernment ContractsCorporate Development Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise procurement and business stakeholders on commercial contracting, risk management, and strategic transactions.
Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements involving suppliers, technology providers, service providers, and strategic partners.
Structure transactions to protect DTNA's legal and business interests while enabling efficient business execution.
Drive adoption and optimization of legal technology, AI-powered solutions, contract lifecycle management systems, and knowledge management resources.
Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, negotiation guidance, and training materials.
Partner with Corporate Compliance on regulatory and compliance matters.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments and recommend business and policy changes.
Manage outside counsel and related legal resources.
Apply sound legal judgment, practical problem solving, and continuous improvement.
Work closely with business stakeholders across North America and Germany as a trusted legal advisor.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with a state bar and ability to practice in Oregon or South Carolina as in-house counsel.
Eight (8) or more years of relevant legal experience supporting procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, industrial, automotive, transportation, technology, or software-driven businesses
Significant experience negotiating, drafting, and advising on complex commercial agreements.
Experience developing or implementing contract management, legal operations, process improvement, or continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong business judgment, practical problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence without direct authority.
Collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a positive sense of humor.
Experience advising on federal procurement matters, including military or government contracts.
Experience preparing drafting corporate governance documentation.
Experience supporting strategic commercial transactions, acquisitions, joint ventures, or other corporate development initiatives.
Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application.
Must successfully complete a criminal background check.
May be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits

Comp & perks

annual variable pay bonus program
eligible for the use of a company vehicle
401k company contribution with company match up to 8%
non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
13+ calendar holidays
8 weeks paid parental leave
employee assistance program
comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs
onsite fitness (at some locations)
tuition assistance
volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans
Relocation assistance is not available for this position