
Legal Counsel
Woven by Toyota
đŻđ” Japan
Hybrid
4 months ago
- AI
- Health insurance
4 months ago
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Our work centers on four pillars: AD/ADAS, our autonomous driving and advanced driver assist technologies; Arene, our software development platform for software-defined vehicles; Woven City, a test course for mobility; and Cloud & AI, the digital infrastructure powering our collaborative foundation. Business-critical functions empower these teams to execute, and together, weâre working toward one bold goal: a world with zero accidents and enhanced well-being for all.
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TEAM
- Woven by Toyota is constantly striving to create âvalue that does not yet exist in the worldâ through initiatives such as developing software platforms for vehicles and implementing next-generation technologies in Woven City. The Legal & IP Team supports these business efforts from a legal perspective.Specifically, we handle contract review and management, legal consultations, corporate law compliance, dispute resolution, and the establishment of compliance frameworks. The topics we address include cutting-edge fields such as autonomous driving, AI, and robotics, and it is not uncommon for us to develop solutions from scratch for new challenges that existing legal frameworks cannot keep up with. In this fast-paced environment, new challenges arise every day, but we believe that is precisely what makes our work so rewarding.Our team is comprised of members with high aspirations and a strong sense of curiosity. We pool our collective knowledge to tackle âquestions with no single correct answer,â engaging in thorough discussions to find solutions. We offer an environment where you can leverage your expertise as a legal professional while growing personally alongside the business.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- We are seeking passionate legal professionals who can go beyond traditional legal advice â leveraging not only legal expertise but also technical insight and business strategy to drive the success of our projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide legal support for research & development (R&D) activities, the commercialization of R&D outcomes, and the development of new mobility services
- Review and draft contracts in both English and Japanese, and lead or support contract negotiations independently or collaboratively within a team
- Manage and review the translation of various legal documents between English and Japanese
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide strategic legal advice that enables project success and mitigates risks
- Provide legal guidance and support for the resolution of labor issues and other individual disputes
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in legal practice
- 2+ years of experience in contract review and drafting
- Native-level Japanese and business-level English proficiency (TOEIC score of 860 or above, or equivalent)
NICE TO HAVES
- Bachelorâs degree or higher in Law
- 1+ year of work or training experience outside Japan
- Experience handling litigation or dispute resolution (international experience preferred)
- Practical experience providing legal advice and support for collaborative projects with external partners
WHAT WE OFFERă»Competitive Salary - Based on experienceă»Work Hours - Flexible working timeă»Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated)ă»Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)ă»Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our companyă»Japanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workersâ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insuranceă»Housing Allowanceă»Retirement Benefitsă»Rental Cars Supportă»In-house Training Program (software study/language study)
Our Commitmentă»We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.ă»Any information we receive from you will be used only in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see ourprivacy notice for more details.
Legal Counsel · Woven by Toyota