Managing Counsel, Labor and Employment

Toyota North America•Plano, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Legal 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. 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 team player with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, communicate respectfully, and contribute to a positive team environment. This position is based in Plano, Texas. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within commutable distance of this location.

Requirements

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 case and litigation strategies, discovery strategy, trial preparation, settlement negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
Proven experience advising business clients at all levels.
Executive-level communications skills.
Ability and willingness to travel 15% of the time.
Must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

In-house experience.
Significant Labor Law expertise.
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.

Responsibilities

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 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 personnel decisions, proposed initiatives, corporate activities, and industry and legal 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.

Benefits

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
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
Annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)
Paid holidays
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)