Toyota Motor Europe – (Senior) Legal Counsel

Reference number: VL/BE/4109/25

Bedrijfsjurist Permanent position Brussel

Toyota Motor Europe | (Senior) Legal Counsel

Onze cliënt

TOYOTA is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation. Founded in 1937, Toyota sells over 10 million vehicles per year and employs over 350.000 people globally. Toyota Motor Europe (TME) is Toyota’s European regional headquarter. TME is responsible for the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories in 53 countries. It also manages Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing and engineering operations and employes around 2,700 people from over 60 nationalities.

The automotive industry is an exciting working environment which is undergoing major structural changes related to a.o. connected cars, autonomous driving, fuel cells, electric and hybrid vehicles or mobility as a service. This requires first class legal support and offers attractive opportunities for dynamic lawyers.

Functie

The Legal and Compliance Team is a dynamic and internationally diverse team. It provides high quality advice to top management and the various business divisions of TME, as well as to its manufacturing and sales affiliates in Europe. The team advises on a broad range of matters, including product liability, corporate law, privacy, IP (Intellectual Property) and IT law, brand protection, competition law, contract law, environmental law and regulatory matters.

We are looking for a (Senior) Legal Counsel to support the following Divisions:

  • Purchasing, which is responsible for the procurement of raw materials and production parts for Toyota’s European manufacturing operations (TME has 8 manufacturing plants in 6 European countries). You will be the legal business partner for the Purchasing Division and provide legal support on a wide range of matters, which include advise on investment projects, suppliers selection and due diligence, negotiations, drafting of agreements and regulatory compliance, such as CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) or CSDDD (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive).
  • Lexus, which is responsible for Toyota’s luxury and leading technology brand. You will work closely with the business, be part of negotiation teams and interact with suppliers, business partners and other third parties. The legal work touches upon a broad range of areas and, on top of negotiations and contract work, you will give regular trainings and monitor compliance.

Finally, you will support various projects and business development activities together with the other members of the Legal and Compliance Team. You will report to a Manager of the Legal and Compliance Division.

Profiel

  • You are fluent in English.
  • You have a Master’s degree in Belgian or similar law (for example German, French, Spanish) and 5 to 7 years of experience in an international law firm or as an in-house counsel in an international environment.
  • You have excellent analytical, contract drafting and negotiation skills.
  • You are solution oriented and have good business acumen.
  • You are a team player and easily build good relationships with people across the organization.
  • You have the ability to comfortably operate in a consensus based work environment and you grasp and integrate multiple stakeholder interests.
  • You are comfortable functioning in an international environment with colleagues from various backgrounds and regions.
  • You are curious and interested in the business and operations of the sector.

Aanbod

  • Competitive salary package based on your experience, including a bonus plan depending on individual and/or company results;
  • Flexible reward plan that will allow you to personalise part of your reward plan and balance it in line with your priorities by opting for extra insurance, more mobility options (bike lease), extra holidays and more;
  • Meal and eco vouchers;
  • Company car and energy card;
  • Insurance package (medical, life, disability, pension);
  • Extra paid holidays (Toyota days, seniority days…) above the legal holidays. More can be added through our flexible reward package;
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 20 days from abroad);
  • Interesting car lease formulas and discount when buying a Toyota or Lexus;
  • Various company discounts – Exceptional terms and prices on products and services from your favourite brands and retailers;
  • Company restaurant – Warm dishes, salads and desserts daily, including Japanese and traditional Belgian specialties, as well as a vegan/vegetarian option;
  • Sport facilities – Tennis, squash, volleyball, football and softball pitches are available at various Toyota sites;
  • Team building activities and other personnel related events;
  • Programs to support your physical and social well-being.

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