About the Job:
This role will provide day-to-day legal support and guidance as well as strategic direction to the company on all matters related to regulatory compliance with a focus on engine emissions regulations, material/chemical regulations and customs and trade compliance.
What You’ll Be Doing:
In this role you will perform functions including:
- Provide strategic and practical legal guidance relating to regulatory compliance, with focus on engine emissions compliance and customs & trade compliance.
- Support Regulatory Compliance, Warranty, Quality and Product Engineering and Development for regulatory affairs on all relevant matters, including government reporting, disclosures, remediation, training, policy and operating procedures.
- Support senior leader with legal input on key areas including risk management and intellectual property.
- Review and analyze business practices, proposals, and technical services publication for product regulatory compliance with applicable laws.
- Keep up to date on changes in regulation, legislation, and market expectations related to engine emissions, substance compliance, and customs and trade laws through work with trade associations and governmental liaisons. Engage with the business through training and raising awareness on these developments.
- Monitor and implement legal and regulatory developments in areas of responsibility.
- Communicate legal opinions and recommendations simply effectively, persuasively and professionally.
- Regularly liaise with key leaders in Japan.
- Advise on safety standards and regulations.
- Manage outside counsel billing to ensure billing is within guidelines and budget.
Requires travel throughout North America and occasional international travel.
What We’re Looking For:
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
- Admitted in good standing to the Bar of at least one state, and eligible for admission to the Indiana bar as in-house counsel.
- Minimum of three years of experience in private practice or corporate law department focused on regulatory compliance.
- Excellent and succinct written and verbal communications skills.
- Organizational, time-management and prioritization capabilities; able to manage workload independently, efficiently and with minimal supervision.
- Must be a team player.
What You’ll Get in Return:
Toyota Material Handling offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
- Generous Salary + Bonus Program
- Low cost Medical with FREE Dental and FREE Vision Insurance
- FREE on-site medical center
- On-site Pharmacy
- FREE on-site gym membership
- Wellness program (offers premium discounts for the medical plan)
- 401k matching
- Group life insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Generous paid time off (PTO) allotment
- Between 13-14 paid holidays
- New Parent Leave
Affirmative Action Responsibility:
As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of a role.
It is Toyota Material Handling’s policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity for all qualified individuals without distinction or discrimination because of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
About Toyota Material Handling
Let Toyota take your career to new heights. Toyota Material Handling provides employees with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovation and creativity in an unmatched culture.
Based in Columbus, Indiana, Toyota offers a full line of high-quality material handling equipment sold under the Toyota brand for over 50 years. We hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Toyota Material Handling stronger. We seek individuals committed to excellence with talent, skill and innovation. We offer a generous salary and benefits package with a pleasant and enthusiastic work environment.
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