Senior Paralegal

TFB Toyota Financial Savings Bank Company; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan

Paid holidays and paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Toyota Financial Savings Bank in Plano, TX seeks a senior paralegal to join the Legal Department. You will support corporate governance, contract reviews, licensing, service of process, and legal research, reporting to the Managing Counsel and backing other paralegals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of paralegal experience in banking or financial services; a Paralegal Certificate is expected. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and NetDocuments is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and Paralegal Certificate.
• 8+ years of paralegal experience in banking/financial services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Experience with NetDocuments or similar document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist General Counsel with corporate documentation for the Board.
• Assist with legal filings, litigation, and subpoenas.
• Review bills and new laws and regulations for relevance to TFSB business and document analysis in the tracking system.
• Support contract reviews and coordinate responses; legal research and writing.
• Assist with business licensing and filings, including licensing research and renewals.
• Provide general assistance to TFSB attorneys.
• Backup coverage for other paralegals’ areas of assignment.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal support

Regulatory awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

NetDocuments

Job description

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.

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, '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.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota Financial Savings Bank is searching for a highly motivated, self-directed, and experienced Senior Paralegal who will participate in building out the bank’s Legal Department.

The successful candidate will provide legal support in the areas of: corporate governance; contract reviews; licensing; handling service of process; legal research and writing; legislative tracking; responding to corporate due diligence requests; creating and maintaining legal process and procedure documentation, database, checklists and other tools for the legal team and the business; and general legal operations functions.

The successful candidate will report to the Managing Counsel and support the General Counsel, TFSB attorneys, and provide backup coverage to other TFSB paralegals. This position is based in Plano, Texas. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within commutable distance of this location.

What you’ll be doing

• Assist the General Counsel with corporate documentation and other materials related to the Board of Directors
• Assist with legal filings, litigation, and subpoena processes
• Review bills and new laws and regulations for relevance to TFSB business and strategy, and document analysis in the tracking system
• Support contract reviews; review legal processes and help to coordinate responses; legal research and writing projects as assigned; create and maintain legal processes and procedures, tools, and checklists
• Assist the TFSB Legal Team with business licensing and other necessary filings, including providing support for new licensing research, keeping licensing information and documentation organized for successive renewals, and management of service of process
• Provide general assistance to TFSB attorneys
• Provide additional support and backup to other paralegals’ areas of assignment to ensure sufficient coverage of legal operations

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of experience working as a Paralegal within the banking or financial services industry or supporting a law firm department representing the banking or financial services industry.
• Paralegal Certificate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
• Proficiency in NetDocuments or the like.

Added bonus if you have

• Corporate governance experience
• Transaction experience
• Licensing experience
• Regulatory change review
• Litigation and subpoena processing

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 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 (if applicable)
• 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.

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 [e-mail].

At Toyota, we don’t just have a vision, but a group of talented, dedicated people who work hard every day to turn that vision into reality. Our mission is to build a future where everyone has the freedom to move. We believe that nothing is impossible. We have big dreams and persevere through any obstacles. We work together to create the future of mobility and make the world a better place.

Career Possibilities

Toyota is a place for people who dream big and are determined to make those dreams a reality. We encourage innovation and look for people who will challenge the status quo in order to make the world a better place. We thrive on teamwork and collaboration and know diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are not only the right thing for our people, they are a business imperative.

Together, we’re empowered to forge our own paths — to be agile, curious and embrace a growth mindset and immerse ourselves in situations to gain new perspectives and to inspire bold, innovative ways of thinking and working. Our success as a company is directly tied to our team members’ success, and our collective ability to give back to society through an unwavering commitment to delight our customers and make people’s lives better.

If you want to be part of the next-generation of innovations that help keep the world moving, then join us. And let’s start our impossible, together.