| Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe
what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us. Who we're looking for Toyota's Legal Department (Toyota Legal One, or TL1) is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Business Litigation Managing Counsel. The primary responsibility of this role is to manage complex business litigation matters. Reporting to the Vice President Product Enterprise Risk, Deputy General Counsel, the person in this role will support the TL1 and Business Litigation group objective to strategically manage and direct
business litigation, including class actions, commercial litigation and arbitrations, intellectual property
(IP) litigation, government investigations and regulatory matters. What you?ll be doing - Oversee a portfolio of complex business
litigation, including consumer class actions (product and non-product related), commercial disputes, IP litigation,
government investigations, and regulatory matters involving a variety of Toyota
entities. This includes: - Managing strategy, fact investigation, and legal
analysis - Coordinating discovery and eDiscovery, witness preparation,
and trial and hearing preparation - Partnering with outside counsel to achieve
effective and efficient case handling - Communicating regularly with management and other
stakeholders - Supervising paralegal and administrative support
- Evaluate and advise on pre-litigation claims,
subpoenas, demand letters, etc. - Provide advice and counsel to a variety of business
units regarding commercial and product issues involving advertising, product
regulations and compliance, dealer and distributor related product matters,
vendor relationships, and team member training - Handle special projects and other matters as
requested to support the Litigation Group and TL1 What you bring - Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admission to the Texas State Bar, or admission to another U.S. state bar and able to obtain license to practice in Texas
- Extensive experience at a major law firm and/or in a corporate law department litigating complex business matters
- Extensive litigation experience in all aspects of case management, including development of litigation strategy, discovery, dispositive motion practice, settlement negotiation, mediation, arbitration, trial, and selection and management of outside counsel and experts
- Strong sense of inclusion and teamwork
- Demonstrated ability to support and collaborate with colleagues and business partners
- Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills
- Strong drafting and communications skills
- Strong analytical, organizational and process-development skills
- Ability and willingness to travel 15% of the time, including internationally
Added bonus if you have - Significant experience in automotive matters, including litigation in state and federal courts and administrative agencies
- Solid experience in product liability and/or automotive regulatory matters
- Experience with IP (patent, copyright and/or trademark) litigation
- Experience with distribution and antitrust laws
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
- Vehicle purchase & lease programs
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
- Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
- Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
- 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. Have a question or need assistance with your application? Check out the How to Apply section of our careers page on Toyota.com To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time. #LI-TMNA JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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