What To Expect
Tesla is looking for a Senior Counsel to join our Infrastructure legal team. In this role, you will primarily support Tesla's supply chain operations on the procurement of goods and services. As needed, you will also assist in transactions to support other business units, such as construction procurement and business development. The position will be based in one of Tesla's offices in Austin, Texas; the bay area of California; or Reno, Nevada.
Our ideal candidate will be a seasoned commercial lawyer who is passionate about accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. This is a great opportunity for a proactive and entrepreneurial lawyer to work at a fast growing and dynamic company. What You'll Do Manage a high volume and wide range of commercial contracts, including supply agreements, economic development agreements, master services agreements, purchase and sale agreements, real estate agreements, and confidentiality agreementsProvide advice on a wide variety of strategic, regulatory, and transactional matters for Tesla's supply chain team and other teamsFacilitate resolution of legal disputes, including by drafting and responding to breach of contract claimsPrepare and maintain contract forms to support Tesla's businesses and areas of operationLiaise with colleagues worldwide to ensure consistency of contracts and risk allocation across the various Tesla businesses What You'll Bring Juris Doctor degree with current license to practice in at least one U.S. state or Washington, DCMinimum of 10 years of practice experience; combination of law firm and in-house experience preferredExcellent communication skillsTeam player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to proactively identify problems, drive projects, make complex cost/benefit assessments, identify pragmatic/creative legal and business solutions, and quickly earn the confidence of your colleaguesAbility to work both independently and collaboratively and to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced, challenging environmentQuick and flexible learner with well-honed analytical skills, intellectually curious, open-minded, adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity and risk, and excited by dynamic changeHigh standards, impeccable integrity and ethics, and unquestionable good 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) LGBTQ+ care concierge services 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
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