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Toyota Managing Counsel - Business Litigation and Warranty/Lemon Law in Plano, Texas
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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.
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Who we’re looking for
Toyota’s Legal Department, Toyota Legal One (TL1), is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Managing Counsel, Business Litigation (BL) & Warranty/Lemon Law (WLL).
A primary responsibility of this role is to provide strategic oversight and direction to the WLL Paralegal Case Managers handling a high volume of WLL law litigation and consumer-related claims. This role also has responsibility for directly managing a variety of BL matters including consumer class actions. In addition, this role provides critical legal guidance and direction to business stakeholders.
The person in this role reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Controversy and Legal Operations and will closely collaborate with the other WLL-BL Managing Counsel and WLL Paralegal Case Managers.
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
Overseeing a high-volume portfolio of WLL litigation, with responsibilities including:
Providing attorney guidance to Paralegal Case Managers on all aspects of litigation, trial, and appeal.
Monitoring TL1’s WLL litigation portfolio, and industry-wide developments, to provide strategic input on challenges and direction.
Identifying opportunities to achieve more effective and efficient case handling, including with outside counsel and vendors.
Communicating with TL1 management and other Toyota stakeholders.
Managing other customer-related BL litigation, consumer class actions, and related matters including pre-litigation claims, demand letters, inquiries from regulators and government, etc.
Providing legal advice and support to a variety of business units regarding WLL, customer support, advertising and marketing, warranty regulation and compliance, quality processes for dealers and distributors, and team member training.
Handling 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.
Relevant litigation experience at a major law firm and/or corporate law department
Extensive experience in all aspects of trial and litigation management, including risk assessment, strategy development, discovery, motion practice, settlement evaluation, mediation, arbitration, appeals, and selection and management of outside counsel and experts.
Ability to manage and adapt to busy, high-volume portfolio of active litigation, pre-litigation claims, and business client requests for legal advice, including time-sensitive and high-priority matters.
Demonstrated ability to lead and support non-attorney case managers.
Strong sense of inclusion and teamwork and demonstrated ability to support and collaborate with colleagues and business partners.
Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills.
Strong drafting and communications skills, particularly in executive-level briefings.
Strong analytical, organizational, and process-development skills.
Ability and willingness to travel 15% of the time.
Added bonus if you have
Significant experience representing automotive clients.
Significant experience in WLL.
Significant experience in consumer claims and class actions.
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 build 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
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
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)
Job Posting End Date :
06/7/2024 at 12AM US/Central
Management Level :
20