Overview
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.
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.
Who we’re looking for
Toyota’s Legal Department is looking for a passionate, highly-motivated, business-minded lawyer to join our Labor & Employment Advocacy & Partnership group as Managing Counsel – Labor & Employment.
The primary responsibility of this role is to provide labor and employment advice and counsel and litigation management for a designated set of Toyota business units.
Reporting to the Vice President-Assistant General Counsel for Labor & Employment, the person in this role will support the department's objective to provide best-in-class strategic advice and support to help the business achieve its goals.
The successful candidate will have:
Innovative thinking and practical problem-solving skills
Executive-level communications skills
Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and process-development skills
Proven self-starter with the ability to work independently and to multitask on many different projects
Strong sense of teamwork and a positive collaborative attitude.
This position is based at our North American headquarters in Plano, Texas. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within commutable distance of this location.
What you’ll be doing
Provide timely, ongoing, on-demand legal counsel and strategic guidance on the full gamut of employment and labor legal issues impacting U.S.-based team members.
Represent the Company in the mediation of employment disputes.
Represent the Company in all company dealings with administrative agencies that regulate the work environment, including the EEOC and its state-level equivalents, DOL, OSHA, etc.
Research, monitor and analyze labor and employment laws and regulations and advise relevant management of the degree of risk associated with proposed initiatives, corporate activities and industry developments.
Evaluate and provide tactical and strategic advice and manage litigation and arbitrations arising out of employment disputes and related matters; negotiate and draft settlements and other resolution documents.
Supervise and direct outside counsel in litigated and non-litigated matters.
Train field and HQ personnel on relevant legal issues.
What you bring
A Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
Admission to a U.S. state bar, in good standing
Substantial relevant experience gained at a major law firm and/or in a Fortune 500 level corporate law department handling complex employment and labor issues and disputes
Litigation management experience, including experience in the development of the case and litigation strategies, discovery strategy, trial preparation, settlement negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
Proven experience advising business clients at all levels
Ability and willingness to travel 15% of the time
Added bonus if you have
In-house experience
Significant experience supporting unionized work environments
Significant experience supporting hourly work environments, such as plants, warehouses, or docks
Solid understanding of California employment law
Experience handling novel, non-traditional, or emerging legal issues
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 diverse 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.
