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 diverse, 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 are - TFS
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 a best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.
Who we’re looking for
Toyota’s Legal Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Paralegal.
The primary responsibility of this role is to assist in responding to compliance issues and assess regulatory developments in Privacy, Cybersecurity, and AI.
Reporting to the Privacy Managing Counsel, the person in this role will support the Legal department's objective to develop, implement, and oversee the company’s privacy, cyber, and AI initiatives.
What you’ll be doing
Monitor and assess legislative and regulatory developments that can impact the corporate compliance and privacy program.
Assist in responding to compliance issues, participate in investigations, and ensure documentation is complete.
Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and recommend strategies to mitigate risks.
Track privacy/AI supplier contract reviews and maintain a running list of status and metrics.
Evaluate corporate privacy risks, including conducting assessments, and investigations, and recommend remediations.
Assist in planning, developing, implementing, reviewing, and updating compliance policies and procedures.
Self-monitor due dates to meet internal and external regulatory deadlines.
What you bring
High School Diploma and Associate Two-Year College Degree required.
Paralegal license required.
Privacy certification (i.e. IAPP) is required or required to obtain within the first 18 months of employment.
2-5 years experience as a paralegal is required preferably in supporting in-house counsel or in supporting privacy issues.
Proficient in MS Office products
Conducting legal research
Excellent communicator in both verbal and written formats
Added bonus if you have
Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent preferred
5-10 years of relevant work experience preferred
LexisNexis research and/or ChatGPT prompt engineer
Certification in Artificial Intelligence or Cybersecurity
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
Flexible spending accounts
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse 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. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.
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.
Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.