Senior Corporate Counsel - Commercial/Transactional

Requisition Summary

PACCAR is looking for an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel for its Bellevue, Washington headquarters. The Senior Corporate Counsel will proactively advise PACCAR?s U.S. and Canadian divisions with regard to commercial and financial transactions. The position reports to the General Counsel and will work closely with PACCAR?s senior business leaders.

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company and global technology leader in the design, assembly, financing and customer support of high-quality medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and zero emission powertrains and provides customized financial services, information technology, and truck parts and services related to its principal business.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal and business counsel on a wide variety of commercial, financial, compliance, and corporate governance issues relating to PACCAR?s principal lines of business.
• Draft, analyze, and negotiate complex commercial and finance contracts, including procurement, sales/distribution, leasing, and strategic partnership agreements.
• Monitor regulatory and compliance developments and provide timely and proactive advice and training to the business teams.
• Manage the work and expense of external counsel as needed in alignment with PACCAR?s strategic and budgetary goals.

Qualifications

• At least 10-15 years of experience practicing corporate and commercial law. Prior in-house legal department experience and experience in the manufacturing sector preferred.
• Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and collegial.
• Comfortable managing numerous tasks, prioritizing deadlines, and working independently.
• Willingness to work from the Corporate office and travel, as necessary.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and membership in good standing from a state bar.

Paccar Benefits

PACCAR offers comprehensive benefits from time of hire through retirement for vested employees and their families. As a U.S. Salaried PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plan options
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• 12 paid holidays, sick and vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid short-and long-term disability program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• The position allows for relocation reimbursement pursuant to PACCAR policy.
• This position is also eligible for an annual incentive bonus compensation with a target of 35% of base pay.

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for this position is $178,500 to $291,500 annually with additional incentive compensation. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

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