Closing Date: 5th December, 2025

Description:

Inside the Role
The Commercial Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to strategic business units within DTNA and its North American subsidiaries on a wide range of commercial transactions and distribution issues. This position works closely with key stakeholders and vendor partners to provide proactive, strategic and pragmatic legal guidance and support in commercial, sales and aftermarket matters, to anticipate legal concerns, and to provide creative, problem-solving legal solutions in a dynamic business environment. Additionally, the Commercial Counsel aids other departments' efficiency by streamlining processes for and providing training on legal review processes.
Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team
Position offers a starting salary range of $117,000 - $150,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as 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 healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

Provide business-focused legal advice and counsel to business units within DTNA and its subsidiaries on a wide range of commercial transactions and distribution matters.
Research, analyze, and interpret proposed and existing laws and regulations and advise business partners on emerging commercial and distribution legal issues and risk management to ensure compliance with dynamic domestic and international legal and regulatory requirements.
Manage, structure, draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including but not limited to procurement, technology, and non-disclosure agreements, legal terms and conditions, as well as a broad range of legal documents related to customized commercial transactions.
Advocate on behalf of the organization to negotiate contractual, commercial, and operational matters with external parties such as supplier counsel to mitigate legal risk in commercial transactions.
Provide legal support for domestic and international vehicle distribution and development and sales of related services including drafting distribution related agreements and optimizing dealer network performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across the organization to identify, monitor and address issues of legal risk in commercial transactions and distribution matters.
Proactive improvement of operationalized internal processes and legal resources within the legal department and business units, including development of commercial templates, training materials, playbooks, guidelines, and best practices.
Present and deliver trainings to business partners within DTNA and its subsidiaries, to drive efficiency in legal review processes.

Knowledge You Should Bring

JD degree; licensed to practice law in Oregon or South Carolina or willing and eligible to apply for limited admission of house counsel under Oregon or South Carolina State Bar requirements.
2-5 years of relevant experience within a law firm, as an in-house counsel, or in a related industry.
Experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on a variety of agreements.
Ability to think strategically to anticipate legal issues and risks and offer solutions.
Ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong negotiating skills and solid business acumen and judgment under pressure, including the ability to set priorities, align plans and work effectively with multiple stakeholders to develop practical solutions to a broad range of legal and business problems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to relay complex legal issues clearly and be persuasive in a manner that is both direct and diplomatic, combined with an ability to build solid relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders with a wide array of professional backgrounds.
Ability to drive decisions through consensus and influence change.
Flexibility to learn and adapt to serve the growing needs of the business.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

Experience in the automotive industry, is preferred.
Experience with project coordination and management of projects with multiple levels of interface between internal and external stakeholders, is preferred.

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Where We Work
This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-Fort Mill, SC US, Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:
Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information:

This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.