Corporate Counsel - Financial Services

Inside 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.

We are seeking candidates with a strong foundation 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. Two roles will be more heavily focused on captive finance, secured lending, workouts, treasury support, and new business models, including joint ventures and strategic partnerships. One role will be more heavily focused on commercial transactions, privacy, procurement, and broader operational legal support. These roles report directly to the DTFS Head of Legal.

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

Why Join Us 
This is a strong opportunity for an attorney who wants to do meaningful, business-facing work in a collaborative legal environment and who values in-person connection, team learning, and partnership across functions. You will work on sophisticated, business-critical matters, build trusted relationships with colleagues and business leaders, and grow through exposure to a wide range of high-impact legal issues that shape the future of the organization. 

 
Inside the Role 

In this role, you will partner closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice that supports innovation while managing legal, regulatory, and operational risk. 

Key Areas of Responsibility 

• Finance, Lending, and Strategic Transactions: 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. 

• Commercial Contracting and Operational Support: Advise on a broad range of commercial matters, including vendor agreements, procurement support, operational processes, customer issues, and internal business initiatives. 

• Privacy, Data Protection, and Compliance: Provide legal support on privacy, information security, licensing, credit-related regulation, and other compliance matters relevant to the business. 

• Treasury and Capital Markets Support: 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. 

• Risk Management and Dispute Support: Help 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. 

• Cross-Border and Cross-Functional Collaboration: 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. 

What You’ll Do 

• Lead or support complex transactions from structuring through execution, coordinating with internal stakeholders and outside counsel as needed. 

• Develop practical guidance, playbooks, templates, and training that help business teams make informed decisions efficiently and consistently. 

• Identify recurring legal and operational issues and help design scalable, business-friendly solutions. 

• Support escalated matters with clear judgment, thoughtful risk assessment, and a solutions-oriented approach. 

• Build trusted relationships across functions and serve as a collaborative advisor in a fast-paced, evolving business environment. 

• Manage outside counsel relationships with an emphasis on Canadian matters. 

Minimum Qualifications (apply if this is you) 

• 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. 

Preferred Experience and Capabilities (any combination of the following) 

• Experience working across jurisdictions or supporting Canadian legal matters. 

• Familiarity with UCC Article 9; experience with workouts, restructurings, or related credit matters. 

• Experience advising on financial services products, captive finance operations, or regulated commercial finance activities. 

• Experience supporting privacy, data protection, information security, or related regulatory compliance matters. 

• Experience with new business models, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, or other complex cross-functional initiatives. 

Where We Work  
 This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Charlotte, NC US, Fort Mill, SC US.  

Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria: 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country of posting. 

Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check. 

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 Financial Services 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 
 

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- 

Charlotte, NC US, Fort Mill, SC US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

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.

Daimler Truck Financial is the captive financial services provider for the Daimler Trucks North America family of commercial vehicle products, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, SelecTrucks, Sprinter Vans, Thomas Built Buses and Fuso. We have specialized in financing commercial vehicles for more than 40 years. This proven experience gives us critical insights into helping businesses overcome challenges unique to the trucking industry. Additionally, we offer a range of financing solutions that can be customized to meet each individual business's needs, from owner-operators to large fleet managers and nearly every venture in-between.

To achieve our goal of being the first-choice provider of vehicle financial products and services that support our brands, dealers and customers, we are looking for talented, diverse and inspired people with the skills, experience and innovative spirit to provide a first-class experience at every turn. We are committed to providing a great workplace environment that fosters a culture of openness, support and camaraderie. Our employee programs and benefits are reflective of our values and are designed to promote growth, balance and wellness in many aspects of your career and life.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country of posting

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

• 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 Financial Services 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