Managing Counsel Transactions and Intellectual Property

Overview

Who we are

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

The Legal Department for Toyota Financial Services (TFS)  is seeking a passionate and highly motivated attorney with experience in procurement contract drafting and negotiation to support the company’s Indirect Procurement Shared Services (IPSS) organization, provide oversight and management of the TFS Intellectual Property Program (with a focus on trademark registrations and patent applications),  provide general transactional counsel and support for business unit projects, and handle occasional supplier disputes.   

Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, the person in this role will support the Legal department's objective to provide sound legal advice for various business units. 

This position is based in Plano, Texas. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within commutable distance of this location.

What you’ll be doing

• Draft, review and negotiate Indirect Procurement Agreements with service providers and product suppliers for Toyota’s North American entities

• Manage the Toyota Financial Services Patent Program 

• Coordinate and oversee the preparation of patent applications

• Coordinate and oversee the filing and prosecution of applications to register trademarks; understand and advise/counsel on the laws relating thereto

• Provide advice and counsel, draft and negotiate agreements in support of special projects and business ventures

• Provide advice and counsel to business units regarding potential supplier disputes

What you bring

• Education: Jurisprudence from an accredited law school

• Experience: 7+ years of relevant legal experience with law firm(s) and/or as in-house counsel

• Admission to any U.S. state bar, in good standing, and able to obtain license to practice law in Texas

• Experience with procurement and commercial contracts/transactions valued at more than $1 million

Added bonus if you have

• General working knowledge of intellectual property principles and the U.S, Patent and Trademark Office procedures

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)

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all 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.

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