What you’ll be doing - Handle all aspects of complex venture capital investment, M&A, joint venture, advanced technology and other strategic commercial transactions on a global scale.
- Complete involvement in every stage of the transaction process, working closely with the business teams in the initial planning phases to structure the deal, then negotiating the terms of any investment, collaboration or commercial agreement and through closing of each transaction, and ultimately supporting the integration and implementation of any strategic initiatives.
- Providing legal advice, counsel and support (including supervision of outside counsel) in a fast-paced business environment, working closely with business leads and executives in Toyota Motor North America as well as our many affiliates, including Toyota Connected North America, Toyota Research Institute and our parent company, Toyota Motor Corporation.
- Proactively learning and working on emerging areas of the law involving mobility, including legal issues involving autonomous driving, AI, ride/car-sharing, data connectivity and other advanced technology areas.
- Traveling 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.
What you bring - J.D. degree and active membership in good standing in the bar of at least one U.S. state/jurisdiction; must also be licensed to practice law in Texas (or if moving to Texas, able to obtain license promptly thereafter)
- Experience primarily in corporate transactions with a technology focus, preferably in a large law firm and/or multinational corporation
- Self-starter with strong interest in global transactions, coupled with a strong desire to work closely with business clients to find solutions in a transformative industry
- Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral, presentation, and written communication skills
- Practical approach to solving complex legal problems
- Demonstrated experience working in an international, fast-paced transactional environment, including working across multiple time-zones and languages/cultures
- Demonstrated experience in working as part of a cross-functional and culturally diverse team
- Strong sense of inclusion and teamwork
- Ability and willingness to travel from 10 to 20% of the time
Added bonus if you have - Japanese or other bilingual language capabilities is a plus, but not required
- Experience working directly in the automotive or mobility industry
- Previous in-house experience, including management 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
- Vehicle purchase & lease programs
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
- Flexible work options based on business needs
- 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, child care, schools and more
- Flexible spending accounts
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
What you should know Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. 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. |
