Legal Counsel
Tokyo
Global Operations – Legal /
Employee /
Hybrid
About Woven by Toyota
Woven by Toyota, a part of the Toyota Group, is challenging the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation and empowering mobility transformation. Through our AD/ADAS technology, our automotive software development platform Arene OS, our mobility test course Toyota Woven City, and Toyota’s growth fund, Woven Capital, we are pioneering the movement of people, goods, information, and energy, weaving a future of enhanced safety, connectivity and well-being for all.
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TEAM
The mission of the Legal & IP team is to drive innovation and help realize a safer mobility society by providing agile, effective legal support and delivering clear, strategic advice in a fast-moving business environment.
Our team covers a broad range of legal areas, including export control, privacy & data protection, antitrust, and subcontracting regulations. We partner closely with internal teams and global companies to build innovative collaborations and strategic partnerships. We also play a key role in supporting projects like Woven City — our smart city initiative based in Shizuoka — by providing legal advice, negotiating contracts, and proposing business schemes to management.
In 2024, we integrated privacy-related functions from multiple departments into a dedicated privacy team within Legal & IP, enabling us to deliver consistent, high-quality legal services across the organization.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are seeking passionate legal professionals who can go beyond traditional legal advice — 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
- Bachelor’s 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
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Important Points
・All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated.
・The same job descriptions are available in both English and Japanese; therefore, we kindly ask that you apply to only one version.
・We kindly request that you submit your resume in English, if possible. However, Japanese resumes are also acceptable. Please note that, depending on the English proficiency requirements of the role, we may request an English version of your resume later in the process.
WHAT WE OFFER
・Competitive Salary - Based on experience
・Work Hours - Flexible working time
・Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated)
・Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)
・Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company
・Japanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance
・Housing Allowance
・Retirement Benefits
・Rental Cars Support
・In-house Training Program (software study/language study)
Our Commitment
・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
・Any information we receive from you will be used only in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see our privacy notice for more details.
