Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC · 15 hours ago
Corporate Counsel
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expDaimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC is a provider of financial services for the trucking industry, seeking a Corporate Counsel to serve as a key legal advisor. This role involves providing strategic legal counsel across various areas including regulatory compliance, litigation management, and operational legal support to ensure the business meets its objectives while mitigating legal risks.
Financial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide legal guidance for key DTFS projects and initiatives
Serve as a consultant on joint ventures designed to maintain DTFS’ position as a leader in the trucking industry
Deliver general transactional legal advice and training to business teams
Conduct legal research for transactions and projects, coordinating with outside counsel as needed
Assist with dealer and fleet workouts, including drafting modification, forbearance, and related agreements, and conducting loan reviews for troubled accounts
Support regulatory compliance efforts, including tracking developments, coordinating with outside counsel, and assessing applicability to DTFS business models
Advise on general regulatory matters such as credit disputes, FCRA, and ECOA
Collaborate with the Local Compliance Officer to ensure alignment on group compliance topics
Supervise license renewal processes, respond to state examinations and audits, and address licensing issues
Manage defensive litigation matters and oversee outside counsel engagement
Provide legal support on data protection and information security, advising on risk mitigation and regulatory compliance
Partner with the business in implementing credit policies that minimize financial loss
Advise the business in the development of innovative dealer programs and new systems to meet the needs of dealers and to facilitate their servicing customers
Review and revise legal documents, policies, and procedures for compliance and accuracy
Support Procurement with vendor contract review and related matters
Provide general support for dealer and fleet documentation, including occasional customization and negotiation with customer or dealer legal counsel
Support Client Services, Collections, and Remarketing teams by preparing legally required documents and advising on escalated customer issues
Provide support for payment-related issues and products (AutoPay, DT Pay), including refunds, dispute resolution, and escalations
Evaluate legal and business considerations to identify practical solutions that meet minimum legal requirements while supporting strategic objectives across a variety of projects. (weekly) (who impacted: various departments)
Exercise sound legal judgment in assessing potential liability, determining appropriate responses to complaints and litigation, and advising on vendor contracts and procurement matters to ensure balanced risk management and business alignment. (weekly) (who impacted: various departments)
Serve as a global legal advisor, exercising judgment in cross-border projects involving headquarters in Germany, service centers in Mexico and operations in Canada, ensuring legal alignment and adding strategic value in an international operating landscape. (at least monthly) (who impacted: HQ, NASC, global project coordinators)
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor degree
Licensed attorney
Minimum of 8 years of work experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience with a law firm or company doing commercial transactional work
Preferred
Strong knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), particularly as it applies to commercial lending and secured transactions (Article 9)
Proficiency in legal research and analysis, with the ability to synthesize complex information and provide practical guidance
Experience in commercial lending, transactional work, and financial services law
Ability to stay current on legal developments affecting commercial lending and financial services through ongoing training and professional development
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills, especially in areas involving litigation, risk management, and vendor contracting
Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across departments and in a global business environment
Excellent research skills with proficiency in online legal research (WestLaw, etc.)
Benefits
Annual variable pay bonus program
Eligible for the use of a company vehicle
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 health care plans and wellness programs
Onsite fitness (at some locations)
Tuition assistance
Short-term and long-term disability plans
Company
Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC
Welcome to Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC! We’re more than just a group a friendly faces – we are a diverse, entrepreneurial and caring team fully dedicated to building one of the largest truck financial captive companies in the U.S.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gianni Gatto
Chief Financial Officer
Dequice Thomas, MBA
Executive Support Manager - Office of CFO
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