Hybrid Legal Counsel

at Woven Planet

• Job title: Legal Counsel
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $154,000 - $253,000 per year
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Palo Alto, United States

About the role

• Legal Counsel supporting U.S. & UK legal matters at Woven by Toyota. Collaborating with a global legal team to enhance legal compliance and risk management in mobility.

Responsibilities

• Core compliance activities for autonomous vehicle regulatory schemes, permits and all laws and regulations related thereto including safety regulations.
• Trade Compliance work to support US and UK import and export activities and development of policies for the company regarding all aspects of trade compliance.
• Employment Benefits - support Benefits team with regards to Benefits for US and UK employees.
• HR matters - support the Legal team in their work with HR related employee matters in both the US and UK.
• Risk Mitigation: risk analysis and mitigation related to all legal risks.
• Corporate governance duties to support US & UK and Japan Legal.
• Handle general legal matters to develop creative solutions as an integral part of a high performing in-house Legal team that collaborates with a positive attitude, effectively and efficiently with the broader global Legal team to protect and promote the companys' interests.
• Draft and negotiate agreements, contracts and other legal documents to protect the companys' interests.
• A true "team player" within and outside the Legal team with active listening, empathy, inclusivity, modeling company values to maximize the performance of teams and individuals.
• Advise and support on corporate matters such as legal entities and intercompany arrangements.
• Provide cross jurisdictional strategic counsel to the Head of U.S. and UK Legal and the Legal Team and business as necessary.
• Advise on emerging legal and regulatory risks.
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties as necessary (regulators, external counsel, public authorities etc.), creating relationships of trust.

Requirements

• 6-10+ years of relevant legal experience, including in both a corporate inhouse Legal department and in a US law firm
• JD required from a US, ABA accredited law school
• Experience managing outside counsel
• Experience working across multiple legal disciplines as needed to support the business
• Adapt to changing plans and priorities and deal comfortably with ambiguities
• Exceptionally detail-oriented and well-organized with strong time management skills and an ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments with a high degree of accuracy while meeting short deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with other global in-house counsel across legal disciplines
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a collaborative team, and assume additional responsibilities as required
• Demonstrate sound judgment and ability to reach decisions independently with a focus on understanding the bigger picture (i.e., results-oriented, rather than task-oriented)
• Ability to develop solid, trusted relationships
• Maintain focus with a sense of urgency, while upholding respect for others
• Last but not least a great attitude, flexibility and creativity while meeting business objectives to assure legal compliance.

Benefits

• Excellent health, wellness, dental and vision coverage
• A rewarding 401k program
• Flexible vacation policy
• Family planning and care benefits