Managing Counsel – Data, Technology, and Intellectual Property

Overview

Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like  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. Toyota Legal One (“TL1”) is the team of highly experienced in-house attorneys who provide full service legal support to Toyota Motor North America and its affiliates. TL1 seeks diverse top-caliber team members who are committed to challenging the status quo and sustaining our success through continuous improvement and respect for people. Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment‑based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future.

You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration‑related employment (e.g., H‑1B, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, TN, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, F‑1 CPT, TN, 'job flexibility benefits' (also known as I‑140 or Adjustment of Status portability), etc. now or in the future). You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

The Mobility Advisory Solutions IP Strategy group (“MAS‑IP”) of TL1 is an intellectual property group that has been on the forefront of Toyota’s transformation into a mobility company. MAS‑IP is seeking an experienced patent attorney with experience with data and technology transactions to join MAS‑IP as Managing Counsel. This is a great opportunity for an entrepreneurial, passionate and proactive collaborator to work closely with various divisions and stakeholders within Toyota to protect, manage and maximize the value of Toyota’s patents and trade secrets and assist in a variety of innovative transactions and new business opportunities.

The successful candidate will be part of an exciting and diverse team that works side‑by‑side with our clients to manage and build Toyota’s intellectual property portfolio, draft and negotiate data and technology commercial agreements, and advise on IP risks in complex transactions. MAS‑IP is closely involved in the development and launch of new products and services  also partner in initiatives that influence Toyota’s new businesses that raise challenging questions and require creative and practical legal advice.

This role will report to Assistant General Counsel of MAS‑IP and will be involved with and potentially lead intellectual property projects and initiatives that are highly visible and have broad implications for Toyota’s global operations. This position is based in Plano, Texas. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within commutable distance of this location.

• Oversee and assist with patent filings, prosecution and patent maintenance activities to create strategic intellectual property positions to advance Toyota’s business initiatives.
• Support inventors with patent filings, including conducting invention harvesting sessions and performing patentability assessments and invention intake reviews.
• Draft, review, and negotiate data and technology agreements, including licensing agreements, joint development agreements, and IP management agreements.
• Provide support to the TL1 Litigation teams on data, technology, and IP related litigation matters.
• Support transactions with significant IP components, including M&A, financings, joint ventures, and restructurings through IP due diligence and risk assessment.
• Identify risks and provide legal advice, counsel and support about relevant IP, data and technology business strategies in an agile business environment, working closely with business leads and executives in North America as well as with affiliates, including our parent company in Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation.
• Provide training and guidance to business teams on intellectual property matters.
• Work closely with global affiliates to maintain strategic alignment for global and…