Corporate Counsel - Financial Services
About the role
Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS) is hiring three Corporate Counsel attorneys to join its Legal team that is relocating to Charlotte, NC. These roles support a sophisticated, highly regulated business operating in Canada and the U.S., and offer the opportunity to work on high-impact matters across financial services, commercial transactions, treasury and capital markets support, and strategic growth initiatives.
Responsibilities
Support commercial finance, secured lending, dealer and fleet documentation, workouts, restructurings, customer-facing financial products, and strategic transactions, including new business models, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
Advise on a broad range of commercial matters, including vendor agreements, procurement support, operational processes, customer issues, and internal business initiatives.
Provide legal support on privacy, information security, licensing, credit-related regulation, and other compliance matters relevant to the business.
Support the treasury organization on banking transactions and related treasury matters, including asset backed securitization and syndication. Provide legal support for bond offerings and other debt and equity transactions led by our parent company legal team.
Assess and mitigate legal and business risk, support responses to complaints and disputes, and partner with outside counsel on litigation or regulatory matters when needed.
Work across teams and jurisdictions, including support for Canadian and other cross-border matters, as applicable, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver consistent, practical legal advice.
Requirements
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Licensed attorney in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. 8 years of general experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience working at a law firm, in-house, or combination of the two. Meaningful experience in two or more of the following areas: commercial finance, secured lending, financial services, corporate and securities, commercial transactions, procurement, privacy, regulatory compliance, or in-house business counseling. Sound judgment, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to prioritize work effectively based on materiality to overall business objectives and risk. Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, practical guidance. Be self-motivated and intellectually curious.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Licensed attorney in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. 8 years of general experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience working at a law firm, in-house, or combination of the two. Meaningful experience in two or more of the following areas: commercial finance, secured lending, financial services, corporate and securities, commercial transactions, procurement, privacy, regulatory compliance, or in-house business counseling.
Skills
Sound judgment, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to prioritize work effectively based on materiality to overall business objectives and risk. Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, practical guidance. Be self-motivated and intellectually curious.
Benefits
Annual variable pay bonus program; company paid company vehicle with insurance and maintenance; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6%; non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; non-qualified deferred compensation plan with company contribution of 7% of variable pay; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 15 holidays per calendar year; paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance program; volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.
Pay
Dependent On Knowledge, Skills, And Experience
Schedule
Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote)