Manager Corporate Affairs Legal at Toyota

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with and manage external law firms.
• Identify legal risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage non-compliance with contractual commitments.
• Oversee litigation and actively participate in dispute resolution.
• Ensure all legal documents and instructions comply with company policies and procedures.
• Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and provide training on legal and industry developments.
• Provide legal advice and guidance as needed across various projects and initiatives.
• Draft, review, and formalize agreements, policies, and other legal documents for TSAM.
• Stay updated on legal and industry developments, advising management on the impact of new legislation.
• Engage and liase with internal and external stakeholders for legal matters, transactions, and projects.
• Draft and Update contract templates in line with best practices, incorporating feedback from relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience:

• NQF Level 6 qualification in Law (Minimum 360 credits on level 8 framework).
• LLB or equivalent academic degree preferred.
• Admission as an attorney.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• 1-3 years post-admission experience as in-house counsel in a corporate/commercial/manufacturing environment, with a focus on contracts.

Skills and Competencies:

• Integrity and perseverance.
• Decisive problem-solving and innovative value creation.
• Operationally astute with a results-driven mindset.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiating skills.
• Strong leadership, management, and consulting abilities.
• Effective communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated with strong commercial awareness and interpretation skills.
• Articulate and confident in legal matters.