Corporate Counsel - Commercial

Daimler Truck North America•Portland, SC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

DTNA seeks an experienced Corporate Counsel to join its Commercial, Distribution and Antitrust Team. This team provides strategic legal support across various areas including procurement, commercial transactions, sales, aftermarket operations, mergers and acquisitions, distribution, and antitrust matters. This role offers a significant opportunity to collaborate with business leaders on critical sourcing and strategic initiatives that are vital to DTNA’s operations and future growth. A key responsibility will be supporting DTNA's procurement organizations by advising on the sourcing of production parts and components, software and technology solutions, equipment, materials, and services. The role involves working closely with business stakeholders in North America and Germany, acting as a trusted advisor to help the business navigate complex legal challenges while balancing legal risk with practical, commercially focused solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal judgment, business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and a dedication to continuous improvement. The team is described as highly skilled, collaborative, and supportive, thriving in a fast-paced environment where attorneys tackle complex challenges and contribute to business success. The team values partnership, trust, and a shared commitment to exceptional client service and mutual growth.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Advise procurement and business stakeholders on commercial contracting, risk management, and strategic transactions.
Draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of 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 the adoption and optimization of legal technology, AI-powered solutions, contract lifecycle management systems, and knowledge management resources to improve the speed, consistency, and scalability of legal services.
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 appropriate business and policy changes.
Manage outside counsel and related legal resources.
Apply sound legal judgment, practical problem solving, and a commitment to continuous improvement in all aspects of the role.