Managing Counsel – Transactions

Toyota•Plano, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Toyota Legal One (TL1), the in-house legal team supporting Toyota Motor North America and its affiliates, is seeking an experienced transactional attorney to join its Mobility Advisory Solutions group as Managing Counsel. The group supports Toyota’s development and launch of new products and services and advises on initiatives shaping Toyota’s mobility businesses. The role provides legal counsel on research and development, strategic commercial transactions involving manufacturing operations, sales, supply and distribution arrangements, partnerships, ventures, and other complex global transactions. The successful candidate will work closely with Toyota business teams and stakeholders to structure transactions, manage legal risk, and support compliance. The position is based in Plano, Texas, and requires residence within commuting distance. The role reports to the Assistant General Counsel of MAS and includes advising leadership on strategic projects involving property development, incentives, and competitive practices. Domestic and international travel of 15–20% is expected.

Requirements

J.D. degree.
Active membership in good standing in the bar of at least one U.S. state or jurisdiction.
At least 10 years of solid legal practice experience, preferably at a major law firm and/or multinational corporation.
Experience working as part of a cross-functional or culturally diverse team, including across multiple time zones, languages, and cultures.
Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
Willingness and ability to travel 15–20% domestically and internationally.
Must have authorization to work in the United States without Toyota immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.
Must reside within commuting distance of Plano, Texas.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the automotive, manufacturing, technology, or mobility industry.
Experience with complex joint ventures, real estate, technology, manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory, or compliance matters.
Experience or exposure to international trade implications in multinational corporate transactions, including export controls, sanctions, and import, export, and supply chain considerations.
Experience working in a dynamic international environment.
Japanese or other bilingual language capabilities.
Previous in-house experience, including management and supervision of outside counsel, internal budgets, and project coordination.

Responsibilities

Lead complex strategic transactions, including joint ventures, manufacturing, supply, sales, advanced technology, and other cross-border commercial transactions.
Review, draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements, including master services, vehicle development, manufacturing and supply, software and hardware, electrification, advanced technology, strategic investment, and commercial collaboration agreements.
Advise on legal issues, risks, business strategies, and complex agreement structures throughout each stage of transactions, working with Toyota Motor North America business leads and executives, affiliates, and Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan.
Advise on and manage trade compliance matters, including import and export controls, customs requirements, economic sanctions, applicable rules and policies, and trade programs such as USMCA.
Monitor emerging legal issues involving mobility, electrification, autonomous driving, AI, ridesharing, infrastructure, energy management, data connectivity, privacy, cross-border data transactions, and other advanced technology areas, and help business clients develop practical solutions.
Support continuous improvement of standard legal processes and agreements as the company grows.
Manage outside counsel assignments and legal spend.
Travel domestically and internationally to understand business issues firsthand and work with business teams on the front line.
Advise leadership on strategic projects involving property development, incentives, and competitive practices.

Benefits

Professional growth and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program, if applicable.
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for the employee’s family.
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan with company match and an annual retirement contribution, if applicable.
Paid holidays and paid time off.
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
Tax-advantaged accounts, including Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
Relocation assistance, if applicable.
Teamwork-, flexibility-, and respect-oriented work environment.