Woven by Toyota is the mobility technology subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation. Our mission is to deliver safe, intelligent, human-centered mobility for all. Through our Arene mobility software platform, safety-first automated driving technology and Toyota Woven City — our test course for advanced mobility — we’re bringing greater freedom, safety and happiness to people and society. 

Our unique global culture weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation and time-tested Japanese quality craftsmanship. We leverage these complementary strengths to amplify the capabilities of drivers, foster happiness, and elevate well-being.

We are seeking a Legal Counsel, U.S. & UK, reporting to the Head of Legal, U.S. & UK, to support the Head of Legal and three other US/UK Legal Team members and the business in handling all manner of in-house Legal matters. We are a tight-knit, collaborative team in need of a fourth attorney to help the business change mobility as we know it for our customer and parent company, Toyota Motor Company. We are looking for a strategic, emotionally intelligent legal professional with 4-7 years of legal experience to help build and enhance the in-house Legal Team by providing proactive, practical, risk-based legal advice to support the US and UK businesses. We are looking for a team player to support the business with practical legal advice to help the company thrive.

The experienced legal professional we are seeking will work primarily with the US/UK attorneys and paralegal but will also support the Legal Team in Japan to ensure the company adheres to all legal standards and requirements and company policies. The legal counsel will be responsible for helping to ensure the company is operating within its stated policies, developing and revising policies and procedures as needed, and supporting compliance with all applicable US/UK laws and regulations as well as providing guidance to the business and Legal Team colleagues on legal and compliance matters in the UK and US.

A successful Legal Counsel will be well-versed in identifying business activities that may pose legal risks to the business and knows how to approach a set of facts to determine and then set forth for the business in a timely fashion, the range of practical, legally compliant risk based options. The successful candidate will be a professional with high ethical standards who will work diligently to complete their duties while being mindful of the objectives of the business. Emotional intelligence is key to success in this role as well as the ability to work with multiple stakeholders in Japan and the US and UK on both day to day legal issues and high visibility projects and critical legal matters. Good cheer, flexibility and excellent written and oral communication skills are required.

For California: $140,000- $230,000 a year.

Your base salary is one part of your total compensation. We offer a base salary, short term and long term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package. The California pay scale for this full time position is $140,000- $230,000. The total compensation offered to an employee will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and level.

We are committed to creating a modern work environment that supports our employees and their loved ones. We offer many options of the best programs to allow you to do your most meaningful work and to help you shape the future of mobility.

・Excellent health, wellness, dental and vision coverage

・A rewarding 401k program

・Flexible vacation policy

・Family planning and care benefits

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・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

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