Overview
Who we are
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.
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
Toyota’s Legal Department (Toyota Legal One or TL1) is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Legal Operations & Compliance Manager.
The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure that TL1’s regulatory reports are submitted timely and accurate. It requires meticulous attention to detail and a person with solid judgment.
Reporting to the Director of Legal Operations and Litigation Support, the person in this role will support the TL1 department's objective to provide best-in-class legal service and advice, and counsel to the enterprise.
What you’ll be doing
- Review of product liability lawsuit allegations and legal claims received each month to assess defect allegations and ensure accurate and complete data entry and proper coding.
- Responsibility and management of TL1 data to ensure proper reporting for various internal and external stakeholders. Such reports include, for example, matter management system user lists, open lawsuits, closed lawsuits, lawsuit reserve analysis and preparation of SOX-required reports.
- Matter management system administrator – maintain user account access requests, configuration changes, training, and upgrade assessments.
- Audit responsibilities – meet with internal and external auditors as required to review TL1 SOX controls and provide evidence of compliance.
- NHTSA & Medicare reporting – prepare monthly audit reports to verify accurate and complete data entry. Prepare and submit quarterly reports. Work with Quality groups to respond to NHTSA investigation requests. Conduct annual training for product liability and claims staff.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Organized, strong attention to detail and follow-through, and able to work independently.
- Ability to troubleshoot and raise issues with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage and adapt to a busy, high-volume portfolio of claims and litigation, including time-sensitive and high-priority matters.
- Strong sense of inclusion and teamwork, with demonstrated ability to support and collaborate with colleagues and business partners.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and support teams.
- Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills.
- Strong communications skills.
Added bonus if you have
- Legal operations experience and familiarity with legal matter management, document management, and reporting systems.
- Familiarity with NHTSA reporting requirements & responsibilities.
- Legal background (law firm or corporate).
- Product liability experience.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
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.
- Vehicle purchase & lease programs.
- 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.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Relocation assistance (if applicable).
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse 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. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.
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.
Have a question or need assistance with your application? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.
