Corporate Counsel, Commercial Affairs

Mercedes-Benz USA • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Mercedes-Benz USA is responsible for the sales, marketing, and service of Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. The Corporate Counsel, Commercial Affairs role seeks to achieve successful resolution of legal issues relating to the business activities of Mercedes-Benz and its subsidiaries. The position provides legal support for commercial transactions and general corporate matters, including practical advice, legal risk assessment, and help resolving day-to-day business and legal issues. The role also supports complex transactions and helps business teams understand legal issues relevant to their activities. The company describes its commitment to an inclusive environment and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a Juris Doctor degree.
• 7–10 years of combined top-tier law firm and general corporate legal experience.
• Admission to a State Bar; Georgia admission is preferred.
• Strong understanding of contract legal principles.
• Ability to advise and provide legal counsel on specific deals, including editing, drafting, negotiating, and conducting legal research.
• Ability to work in an organized and efficient manner with minimal supervision, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, able to handle heavy, multilayered client demands, and responsive to tight turnaround schedules across multiple transactions at different stages.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Knowledge of fundamental business practices and concepts that affect organizational success and profitability.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules relevant to the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of process-oriented, integrated approaches to procuring, producing, and delivering products and services to customers.
• Must be able to work flexible hours or schedules.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Domestic travel required.
• Must work weekends when required.

Nice To Haves

• Transactional training at a large law firm is preferred.
• In-house experience with complex and international contractual agreements is highly desired.
• Admission to the Georgia State Bar is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and analyze contracts and terms for customer, vendor, trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters to protect the legal and business interests of Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation and its subsidiaries.
• Negotiate and draft agreements to protect Mercedes-Benz commercial rights.
• Consult and communicate with other departments about legal issues related to their activities and maintain familiarity with relevant areas of law, including antitrust, employment, franchise, contract, construction, tort, lemon law, warranty, environmental, consumer protection, and product liability.
• Provide legal support for complex business transactions, including interpreting contracts, attending and leading meetings, drafting and responding to key communications, resolving issues, and managing disputes.
• Provide practical legal advice and support on general corporate matters, including identifying and assessing legal risks, advising on applicable legal requirements and internal policies, and helping resolve day-to-day legal and business issues.
• Perform other legal duties and responsibilities as assigned or needed to meet evolving business and Legal Department needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree