Managing Counsel - Transactions

Overview

Who we are

Toyota Legal One (“TL1”) is the team of highly experienced in-house attorneys and legal professionals who provide full service legal support to Toyota Motor North America and its affiliates. TL1 seeks top-caliber team members who are committed to challenging the status quo and sustaining our success through continuous improvement and respect for people. 

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, 'job flexibility benefits' (also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability), etc. now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Who we’re looking for

The Mobility Advisory Solutions – Mobility Transformation group (“MAS”) within TL1 is a commercial transaction group that has been on the forefront of Toyota’s transformation into a mobility company. MAS is closely involved in the development and launch of new products and services at Toyota. We also partner in initiatives that influence Toyota’s new businesses that raise challenging questions and require creative and practical legal advice.

TL1 is seeking an experienced transactional attorney to join within MAS as a Managing Counsel.  The successful candidate will be part of an exciting and diverse team that works side-by-side with our clients to provide expert counsel and guidance on a wide variety of legal issues, including strategic commercial transactions related to manufacturing operations; sales, supply and distribution arrangements, partnerships and ventures, and other complex commercial transaction on a global scale.  A candidate with experience providing strategic advice and counsel on antitrust and competition matters and compliance program is an incredible bonus.   This is a great opportunity for a candidate who is passionate about accelerating Toyota’s future of mobility and an entrepreneurial and proactive collaborator to work closely with business teams to structure transactions, manage legal risk and ensure compliance. 

The successful candidate reports to the Assistant General Counsel of MAS and will be part of an exciting and diverse team that works side-by-side with our clients to advise leadership on strategic projects involving property development, incentives and competitive practices.

This position is based in Plano, Texas. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within commutable distance of this location.

What you’ll be doing

Commercial Transactions

• Lead complex strategic transactions, including joint ventures, manufacturing, supply, sales, advanced technology matters, and other cross-border commercial transactions.

• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage a high volume of complex commercial agreements, including master services, manufacturing and supply, electrification, advanced technology, strategic investment and commercial collaboration agreements.

• Advise on legal issues, risks, business strategies, and complex agreement structures in an agile business environment, partnering with Toyota Motor North America business leads and executives, affiliates, and its parent company in Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation, throughout each stage of the transaction process.

• Lead legal strategy for large-scale real estate development and construction projects.

• Stay current on emerging legal issues involving mobility, electrification, autonomous driving, AI, ride-sharing, infrastructure, energy management, data connectivity, privacy, cross-border data transactions, and other advanced technology areas, while helping business clients develop practical solutions in a rapidly evolving industry.

• Support continuous improvement of standard legal processes and agreements as the company grows.

• Manage outside counsel assignments and legal spend.

Antitrust and Competition Counseling

• Provide legal advice on antitrust and competition laws impacting business practices and transactions

• Review commercial agreements and business strategies for compliance with competition regulations

• Support merger, acquisition, and joint venture activities from an antitrust risk perspective

• Develop policies and training on competition law compliance

What you bring

• J.D. degree and active membership in good standing in the bar of at least one U.S. state/jurisdiction.

• A minimum of 7 years of solid legal practice experience, working preferably in a major law firm and/or a multinational corporation.

• Demonstrated experience in working as part of a cross-functional or culturally diverse team, including working across multiple time zones and languages, and cultures.

• Team player with an ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time both domestically and internationally for “genchi genbutsu” (go and see the actual issue with your own eyes) to understand the “genba” (actual place of work) and work closely with the business teams on the front line of each matter.

Added bonus if you have

• Experience working in the automotive, manufacturing, technology or mobility industry.

• Experience in complex joint ventures, real estate, technology, manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory, or compliance matters.

• Experience working in a dynamic international environment.

• Japanese or other bilingual language capabilities is a plus.

• Previous in-house experience, including management and supervision of outside counsel, internal budgets, and project coordination.

What We’ll Bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more

• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.