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Sr. Counsel, Commercial

Sr. Counsel, Commercial

TeslaPalo Alto, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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What To Expect

Tesla is seeking a Senior Counsel to join the Commercial Legal Team, primarily supporting supply chain operations in the procurement of goods and services. This role will also involve assisting with transactions for other business units, including the sale of energy storage and charging products, as well as the expansion of the Supercharger network. Based in one of Tesla’s offices in Austin, Texas, or the Bay Area of California, this position offers a unique opportunity for a seasoned commercial lawyer to contribute to accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What You'll Do

  • Manage a high volume and wide range of commercial contracts, including supply agreements, IP licensing agreements, development agreements, services agreements, and confidentiality agreements
  • Provide advice on a variety of strategic, regulatory, and transactional matters for the supply chain team and other business units
  • Facilitate resolution of legal disputes by drafting and responding to breach of contract claims
  • Prepare and maintain contract forms to support Tesla’s businesses and operational areas
  • Collaborate with colleagues worldwide to ensure consistency in contracts and risk allocation across Tesla’s various businesses

What You'll Bring

  • Juris Doctor with a current license to practice in at least one U.S. state or Washington, DC
  • Minimum of 8 years of practice experience, with a combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred
  • Excellent communication skills with business-level to near native-level fluency in English, both verbal and written, with Spanish, German, or additional languages as a plus
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to proactively identify problems, drive projects, make complex cost / benefit assessments, and identify pragmatic legal and business solutions
  • Capability to work independently and collaboratively while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, challenging environment
  • Quick and flexible learning ability with strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and comfort with ambiguity and risk
  • High standards, impeccable integrity, ethical conduct, and sound judgment
  • Benefits

    Compensation and Benefits

    Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire :

  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans >
  • 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction

  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits to include : critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program
  • Expected Compensation

    $172,000 - $318,000 / annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

    Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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    Seniority level

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    Mid-Senior level

    Employment type

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    Full-time

    Job function

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    Legal

    Industries

    Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities

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