ToyotaAU

Corporate Solicitor

Port Melbourne - 155 Bertie Street Full time

Oh what a feeling! 

At Toyota we celebrate individual differences, and we strive to create a workplace that not only gives equal opportunities to people of all backgrounds and abilities but supports them to reach their full potential. Afterall, our people are our greatest assets. We do this through employee community engagement, mentorship, development and recognition programs. 

 Together, we are Toyota. 

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia is well-recognised for offering: 

  • Fully maintained motor vehicle including insurance and fuel 

  • Annual contribution to your private health insurance worth over $2,000 

  • Significant family vehicle lease and purchase discounts  

  • Flexible hours and workspaces, with a hybrid of working from home and in the office 

  • Wellness facilities – free onsite gym, end of trip facilities 

  • Free car parking and discounted onsite cafe 

  • Genuine career development: promotions, rotations and paid professional membership 

  • Paid volunteer days to support your community and matched workplace giving program 

  • 26 weeks paid primary carers leave, 8 weeks paid parental leave for secondary carers and Superannuation paid on unpaid Parental Leave 

  • Access to Toyota’s RewardsHub – explore, manage and customise your benefits to suit your lifestyle 

What you’ll contribute to 

We have an exciting permanent, full‑time opportunity for an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join our Finance, Procurement & Legal Division.

The Finance, Procurement & Legal Division provides critical corporate support across financial management, procurement, legal services, governance, and general affairs, including property and infrastructure management. The division plays a key role in protecting Toyota’s interests, ensuring compliant and efficient operations, and enabling the delivery of the company’s strategic objectives.

As a Corporate Solicitor, you will provide commercially pragmatic legal advice that enables Toyota to deliver its strategic objectives while maintaining strong compliance with the law and internal policies. Partnering closely with stakeholders across the business, you will deliver practical and timely legal guidance across a wide range of matters. Toyota is also piloting a legal business partner model in 2026, with the potential to evolve into a broader generalist remit.

This role is based in Port Melbourne with flexible work arrangements on offer.  

How you’ll make an impact 

  • Provide accurate, pragmatic, and commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of matters, including contracts, corporate, regulatory, risk, and compliance.

  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, policies, and legal documentation, identifying and managing legal risks with clear mitigation strategies.

  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess their impact, providing practical guidance to support informed business decisions.

  • Partner closely with internal stakeholders to understand business objectives and deliver clear, timely, and accessible legal advice aligned to organisational priorities.

  • Build strong, trusted relationships across the business, acting as a valued legal advisor and supporting the development of policies, standards, and awareness through forums and training.

  • Support the selection, engagement, and ongoing management of external legal service providers to ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective service delivery and achievement of agreed outcomes. 

Your attributes – If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! 

  • Degree qualification in Law and admission to practise in Victoria

  • At least 3–5 years’ post‑admission experience, gained within a reputable law firm and/or in‑house legal environment

  • Strong foundation in commercial law, including contract drafting and legal risk identification and analysis

  • Sound judgment with a high level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail

  • A strong commercial mindset, with a clear understanding of business operations and commercial drivers

Make your impossible, possible & apply today! 

You’re welcome to find out more by visiting our careers page: www.toyota.com.au/careers.  

Applications close on COB 6th May 2026 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use. 

We are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements, so please let us know during the recruitment process if there are any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process and your preferred type of communication, and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements. 

Toyota is an endorsed employer for all women. Please review Work180 website for further information. 

We don’t require a cover letter or selection criteria to be addressed. 

Come with us and help create the future.