Corporate Counsel

FOR ALL WHO KEEP THE WORLD MOVING

At Daimler Truck Australia Pacific, our company is well positioned as a global leader in the manufacturing of high quality commercial vehicles with three high-profile brands - Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Fuso Truck and Bus and Freightliner.Leaders in our industry, we have a clear vision to be the undisputed leader of the truck and bus industry in Australia, and we share a common Daimler Trucks purpose across the globe- For All Who Keep The World Moving!

The role:

We are seeking a highly motivated, commercially minded lawyer to join our busy legal team based in our office in Mulgrave, Victoria. In this role, you will be responsible for providing quality advice and the highest level of service to our truck and bus business units across a broad range of practice areas.As the newest Daimler Truck lawyer, you will join a global legal community in addition to being a part of a well-regarded, hardworking local team to manage the legal case load across our commercial vehicle product portfolio.

Reporting to the General Counsel your key responsibilities will include:

Drafting and advising on our dealer network franchising arrangements

Drafting and advising on information technology and data protection arrangements.

Managing and liaising with external counsel on court and tribunal matters.

Providing competition law and consumer law advice.

Analysing, drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of contracts and tenders.

Reviewing and providing legal sign off on marketing material.

Drafting and implementing local and international policies, procedures, training and precedents.

Who we are looking for:

You excel in influencing and communicating with multiple key stakeholders and possess exceptional time management skills, have excellent attention to detail and have strong contract drafting skills. Negotiation and advisory skills are also essential in this role.

As the ideal candidate you have 3 to 5 years’ relevant post-admission experience, preferably in house for a large corporation or in a top-tier firm.You are motivated, hard-working and enthusiastic. Experience within the automotive industry or franchising would be preferred but is not essential.

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, Make Your Move, apply now with your CV and cover letter.Applications close Sunday 2nd June.

This is a local, permanent role. You must have a permanent working visa for Australia / New Zealand to be able to apply for this position.

At Daimler Truck Australia Pacific, we believe our people make the difference. We are proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and are committed to inspiring an innovative and collaborative working culture. By joining our team, you will access generous employee benefits, such as discounted car leasing, on-site parking, employee assistance programs and much more. We understand everyone benefits from work differently, therefore our approach to learning is open and individually adaptable. Career pathways are supported through a network of learning and development programs, like our Women in Leadership Program and Mentoring Program, allowing everyone to grow at their own pace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We openly celebrate Diversity Day, International Women’s and Men’s Days and host guest speakers to foster a collaborative culture. Our team’s contributions are actively recognized through Employee Recognition and Reward programs. This celebrates our dynamic working culture and one where our people can be themselves.