Daimler Truck North America

Senior Lawyer

Daimler Truck North America  •  Santa Fe, NM (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

We are Daimler Financial Services Mexico, a branch of the Daimler Trucks group, and we offer financial solutions that adapt to the needs of our distributors, clients, and market.


With over 25 years in Mexico, we have focused on building an excellent reputation of service; and to achieve that, we have relied on technological innovation, digital evolution, and a customer-oriented approach.


We are committed to offering excellent financial services that give value to our trademarks, distributors, clients, collaborators, and all our community where we live and work.

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We are looking for a Senior Lawyer to join our Legal team in Mexico. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with financial regulations, antitrust laws, data protection, and cybersecurity requirements across DTFS entities.
The ideal candidate will take a proactive approach in monitoring regulatory developments, providing strategic legal guidance, and supporting the business in navigating complex legal matters while ensuring full compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Regulatory Advisory
    Monitor applicable financial and regulatory laws and provide proactive legal recommendations to internal stakeholders. Support regulatory strategy and collaborate with External Affairs on lobbying initiatives.

  • Regulatory Procedures & Litigation
    Manage regulatory procedures through external counsel, including matters involving PROFECO, CONDUSEF, ARCO rights, and judicial authorities. Oversee litigation and compliance-related disputes.

  • Regulatory Reporting
    Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports to financial regulatory authorities. Establish and maintain efficient information flows across relevant business areas.

  • Strategic Legal Support
    Partner with the Legal Manager to provide legal advice on strategic projects and business decisions.

  • Continuous Improvement
    Identify and implement process improvements within legal operations and compliance activities.

Qualifications

  • Education: Law degree (Licenciatura en Derecho)
  • Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant legal experience
  • Languages:
    • Spanish (native)
    • English (advanced – 90%)

Technical Expertise

  • Mexican financial regulatory framework
  • Antitrust / competition law
  • Data protection laws in Mexico (plus basic knowledge of EU regulations)
  • Microsoft Office

Core Competencies

  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Focus
  • Collaboration & Teamwork
  • Creativity & Innovation
  • Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking

Why Join Us?

At DTFS, you will be part of a global organization where legal expertise directly impacts business strategy. You’ll work in a collaborative environment, supporting key decisions and contributing to a strong compliance culture.

Diversity allows us to employ people with different experiences, abilities and points of view, and that is what enhances our culture and brings us to the forefront among the top global companies.
At Daimler Financial Services, we value the diversity between our employees.


In order to enrich the culture, acknowledges the importance of including people with different points of view and lifestyles into our company. When we select our talent, we focus on abilities; we do not discriminate based on ethnicity, nationality, gender, race, age, disability, social condition, health, religion, immigrant status, opinions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, university or appearance. Diversity allows us to employ people with different experiences, abilities and points of view, and that is what enhances our culture and brings us to the forefront among the top global companies.


At Daimler Financial Services, we value the diversity between our employees.


In order to enrich the culture, acknowledges the importance of including people with different points of view and lifestyles into our company. When we select our talent, we focus on abilities; we do not discriminate based on ethnicity, nationality, gender, race, age, disability, social condition, health, religion, immigrant status, opinions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, university or appearance.

Additional Information

Daimler Truck North America

About Daimler Truck North America

Daimler Truck North America, a Daimler Truck AG company, is the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America and a leading producer of medium-duty trucks and specialized commercial vehicles.

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Daimler Truck North America manufactures, sells and services several renowned commercial vehicle brands including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Thomas Built Buses, and Freightliner Custom Chassis. Through the company’s affiliates, Daimler Truck North America is also a leading provider of heavy-and medium-duty diesel engines and other components. The company’s strategic partners in the North American commercial vehicles market include Daimler Truck Financial, TravelCenters of America and Petro Truck Centers.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Portland, OR
Year Founded
1942
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