Senior Paralegal – Corporate Governance and Securities

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 talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.

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 is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Senior Paralegal with 5+ years of experience providing legal and compliance support in the areas of corporate transactions, securities/capital markets, and corporate governance.

The primary responsibility of this role is to assist our capital markets efforts by supporting the organization’s corporate governance processes. In addition, this paralegal will play a key role in supporting a high volume of sophisticated financing transactions (including the public and private issuance of debt securities, term loans and credit facilities) and related regulatory filings with the SEC.

The successful candidate will have exceptional organization skills and detail orientation.

This position will be based at our North American headquarters in Plano, Texas. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within commutable distance of this location.

What you’ll be doing

• Assist with corporate governance, including maintenance of domestic and international subsidiary board minute books, delegations of authority and officer and director lists.

• Assist with preparation and filing of annual corporate reports with various secretaries of state. Prepare responses to corporate governance data requests, due diligence requests and audit-related informational requests.

• Assist in review and coordination of regulatory filings in U.S., Europe and Japan, including quarterly and annual filings and investor presentations.

• Manage documentary due diligence and support closing process for financing transactions, e.g., prepare officers certificates, review closing documents, draft memos to signatories, etc.

What you bring

• Minimum education of high school diploma

• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal supporting corporate governance and securities issuances

• Proficient in MS Office products

• Proficient with DocuSign

Added bonus if you have

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Paralegal certification

• NetDocuments proficiency

• LexisNexis research 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

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

• 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

• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all 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.

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.

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