(Senior) Legal Counsel Purchasing, Lexus and Facilities (Dutch strong advantage + English)

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Company Information

TOYOTA is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation. Founded in 1937, Toyota now sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 300.000 people. As a company, Toyota Motor Europe focuses on sustainability and future generations and strongly promotes diversity, inclusion and gender equality. We are highly interested in receiving the applications from professionals of all backgrounds and genders looking to build their career in either scientific, engineering or corporate positions.
Based in Brussels, Belgium, and staffed by 2.700 people and more than 60 nationalities, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) handles the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories, and manages Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing and engineering operations.
For Toyota, Quality is a way of life. Nothing is so good that it cannot be made better, that is why we strive for continuous improvement in everything we do. This basic principle for us is called: “KAIZEN” and is what guides us in our pursuit of best Quality and the delivery of unparalleled customer’s satisfaction.

We offer a dynamic multicultural work environment and the opportunity to be part of a highly motivated team where collaboration, courage, and curiosity play an important role. You will be working on exciting projects and benefit from a thorough on the job development and training.

Your commitment will be rewarded with a comprehensive renumeration package, including a bonus scheme and interesting extra-legal benefits.

We strongly promote diversity and we fully respect the personal and family backgrounds of our members. Hence, we offer you the flexibility to keep a healthy work-life balance through flexible hours and a combination of on- and offsite working.

Your Profile

You have a Masters degree in law and have around 4-7 years of experience in an international law firm or as an in-house counsel in an international environment;

You have excellent analytical, drafting and negotiating skills;

You are solution oriented and have good business acumen;

Experience in competition law is an asset;

You are a team player and easily build good relationships with people across the organisation;

You have the ability to comfortably operate in a consensus based work environment and you have the skill to grasp multiple stakeholder views and, where required, incorporate them appropriately to achieve the best conclusion for the company and stakeholders.

You are comfortable working in an international environment with colleagues from various backgrounds and regions.

You are fluent in English (TME business language) and ideally Dutch. Any other European language is an asset.

You Have a Toyota DNA, This Means You

• wish to develop and are ready to persevere in order to reach challenging targets
• seek facts before making recommendations or decisions
• have strong planning and organizing skills
• enjoy working in a team, respecting others
• have excellent communication skills
• customer mindset
  
  

Team/division Description

Your team and your responsibilities

The Legal and Compliance Team is a dynamic and internationally diverse team which provides high quality legal advice to TME’s management and business divisions , as well as to its manufacturing and marketing affiliates in Europe. It advises on a broad range of matters, including product liability, corporate law, IP and IT law, brand protection, competition law, contract law, environmental law and regulatory matters.

Your Responsibilities

You will be the Legal Counsel for TME’s Purchasing, Lexus and Facilities divisions.

Purchasing is the division responsible for the sourcing of raw materials, parts and components for the manufacturing of Toyota vehicles. You will be working closely with the business to set up sourcing strategies and negotiate the contracts with suppliers for new and existing models, as well as for new technologies. You will be part of the negotations team and interact with suppliers, authorities and other third parties.

The Lexus division is responsible for Lexus sales in Europe, building brand awareness across markets and managing the retailer network.

Facilities is responsible for planning and managing facility related projects for TME’s premises in Belgium and supporting implementation of TME’s environmental strategy. Facilities is also responsible for developing and implementing TME’s strategy for Health & Safety.

The legal work touches upon a very broad range of issues and apart from negotiations and contract work, you will give regular trainings, manage litigation and monitor compliance.

The automotive business is a rapidly changing environment which requires flexibility, strategic thinking and an ability to act swiftly and decisively in complex situations.

You will collaborate with other legal colleagues and the supported businesses across Europe. You will report to the Manager of the Legal and Compliance Division.