Corporate Counsel

Mercedes-Benz Group

$90K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of relevant legal experience
  • Juris Doctorate Degree from a U.S. Law School
  • Licensed U.S. attorney in good standing in at least one state
  • Preferred admission to the South Carolina Bar
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform legal activities to protect MBV's interests and ensure compliance with laws
  • Prepare and review various legal contracts and agreements
  • Draft, negotiate, and approve legal documents according to Mercedes policy
  • Provide legal consultation for business activities and decisions
  • Manage contract and legal document templates effectively
  • Coordinate with external legal counsel on pertinent matters
  • Assist with supplier disputes and intra-group agreements.

Benefits

  • Excellent compensation package
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive company culture focused on innovation.
Full Job Description
Aufgaben Shape the future today.Job Overview:Under general supervision, act in the capacity as Corporate Counsel for MBV. Provide timely advice, support, and analysis for management and business units related to topics supported by the legal department, primarily including direct and indirect procurement, commercial agreements and transactions, intra-company agreements, contracts, and creation of contract templates. Additionally, support MBV Legal Department on labor, employment, immigration, litigation, and other matters as needed Responsibilities:Perform various legal activities within the established standards of the legal profession to protect MBV's legal, reputational, and business interests and help ensure it complies with all relevant laws and regulations Prepare legal contracts, agreements, and other documents related to a variety of commercial, financial, and operational matters to protect and further the organization's legal and business interests Draft, negotiate, and approve the content and implementation of contracts, agreements and other legal and business documents in accordance with Mercedes policy Support business units, managers, and employees with legal consultation and advice relevant to department activities, projects, risks, and decisions Prepare, review, revise, and control contract and other legal document templates Work with external legal counsel on legal matters Support business units, managers, and employees with supplier disputes and negotiations Support intra-group contracts, agreements, transactions, and business activities to ensure compliance with policies and business decisions and to protect corporate interests Provide legal research, analysis, advice and recommendations on legal and business activities Support litigation, arbitration, mediation or other disputes with courts, government agencies, or other legal authorities Meet with other internal departments as needed to accomplish MBV projects requiring legal support Support MBV Legal Department on labor, employment, immigration, litigation, and other matters as needed Provide research, counsel, and guidance on legal questions or issues Attend and participate in regularly scheduled team meetings Perform other duties as assigned Qualifikationen Qualifications1-3 years of relevant legal experience Juris Doctorate Degree from a United States Law School Licensed U.S. attorney in at least one U.S. state in good standing with South Carolina Bar admission preferred Knowledge and SkillsMust possess the highest level of professionalism, confidentiality, dependability, and attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills. Ability to work against deadlines and manage multiple tasks within a fast paced, team-oriented environment Knowledge of fundamentals of law Must have excellent legal administration skills and strong organization skills Capability to understand, analyze, and articulate legal positions, contractual obligations, risks, legal requirements, etc Proficiency with Microsoft 365, AI, and other technology tools We are all in for change. Are you too? Apply now. If you have experience in the above and are interested in joining an outstanding company we welcome you to apply. The division Mercedes-Benz Vans is world renown for quality and innovative products EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC ("MBV Charleston") is a Ladson, South Carolina-based production entity that manufactures Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian markets.The Sprinter plant officially opened in 2018 and serves as a key part of the Mercedes-Benz Vans global production network. MBV Charleston was selected as the first plant in this network to produce the all-new eSprinter, beginning in 2024. The company also continues to invest in the local community through donations to non-profits and schools, as well as active support of STEM education initiatives and volunteer programs Since 2006, Sprinter and Metris vans have been assembled in North Charleston and delivered to destinations across the United States. In 2025, the plant celebrated the assembly of the 5,000,000th Sprinter in the Mercedes-Benz global production network. The U.S. remains the second largest market for Sprinter vans after Germany https://mbvcharleston.com/

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