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Toyota Boshoku America · 1 day ago

Legal Counsel

Novi, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Toyota Boshoku America is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal support and guidance on various legal matters. The role involves drafting and reviewing contracts, advising on compliance issues, and collaborating with business units to mitigate legal risks.

Business DevelopmentInterior DesignManufacturingSupply Chain Management

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel, support and/or participate in substantive legal matters as directed by the General Counsel

Provide assistance and guidance to business groups to resolve legal issues and concerns

Draft documents, such as agreements and contracts, or review such documents at the request of a business unit or General Counsel

Provide counsel to management, coordinate with outside legal counsel and take on a project leadership role within the legal department

Review complex contracts and perform on-going analysis of contracts that impact Company; handle contract-related legal issues and supervise contract review

Draft, review, negotiate and provide advice regarding commercial agreements with suppliers, customers and business partners

Provide training in OEM customer and supplier terms and conditions, intellectual property, and various types of agreements

Assist in related compliance and corporate governance issues and TBJ Legal required reports

Assist General Counsel in developing the organization's policies on automotive industry legal issues, corporate governance or regulatory affairs

Assist in anticipating and mitigating potential legal problems within the organization and developing strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk

Research and analyze law for the preparation of legal memoranda

Monitor legislative, regulatory, and industry developments, focusing on NHTSA and related agencies

Work closely with the business and other internal and external legal counsels on supporting various initiatives

Communicate to Management orally and in writing the results of review and assessment projects along with routine dashboard/status updates

Make recommendations for enhancements to functional processes to better detect and prevent fraudulent, ineffective and inefficient business activities and practices

Advise on contract enforcement, contract disputes, supplier quality matters, contract terminations and transitions, and distressed supplier issues

Identify and advise legal and business risk associated with business opportunities including compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Support in-house compliance and training

Provide training to purchasing and sales teams on a variety of legal topics

Support corporate governance activities

Provide legal advice on quality issues that may have regulatory implications

Follow safety, quality, confidentiality, and information security policies and procedures

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Legal experienceContract reviewRegulatory complianceAutomotive industry knowledgeRisk managementMicrosoft OfficeSpanishPortugueseJapaneseCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solvingProject management

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA approved law school

Minimum of 6 years of legal experience in relevant areas, including, business transactions, contract review, including OEM customer and supplier terms and conditions, regulatory compliance matters with a mid-to large-size law firm, or combination of practice with such a firm and in-house experience

Knowledge and ability to provide prompt, practical counsel on all aspects of commercial agreements

Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively with other legal and business colleagues in fast-paced, globally dispersed organization

Must possess strong initiative and follow up skills as well as excellent communication, teamwork, delegation and problem-solving abilities

Ability to communicate and work well with others from other business units, other departments, other countries, and other cultures in a group environment

Hands-on, self-starter with a strong work ethic

Strong knowledge of risk management and compliance for a global manufacturing company

Good problem solving and analytical skills

Flexibility in a changing environment

Courage to take unpopular stands when necessary to protect the Company and preserve its integrity

Extensive skill in planning and project management, strong organizational skills and the capability of managing multiple priorities with competing, tight deadlines

Ability to exercise professional skill, ethical standards, integrity and tact in relationships with others, including guarding the security of confidential information and data

Verbal and written communication skills in English

Excellent skill in using Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.) and legal software

Preferred

Prior in-house commercial counsel experience with the automotive industry preferred

Broad experience in automotive safety issues; including laws and regulations

Spanish, Portuguese and/or Japanese is a plus

Company

Toyota Boshoku America

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Toyota Boshoku group, one of the world's premium interior systems suppliers and filter manufacturers, develops and produces interior. It is a sub-organization of Toyota Motor.

Founded in 1918

Erlanger, Kentucky, USA

10001+ employees