Tesla
Location
Palo Alto, CA | United States
Job description
Tesla has an outstanding opportunity to join our dynamic legal team as Corporate Counsel. In this role, you will work on regulatory matters and support our consumer vehicle products in North and South America. You will provide counsel pertaining to Tesla’s direct sales business related to sales, delivery, service and financing of our products. You will also support our Policy team in the development of changes to applicable laws and regulations. You will provide legal support to our consumer product business teams when they launch new financial products or consumer services. The role includes a combination of law and policy and the ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment. This position will be based in the Bay Area or Washington DC.
What You’ll Do
Support Sales, Finance and Customer Support on the release of new products and programs by conducting relevant due diligence and advising on process development
Support customer-facing teams with customer escalations and talking points
Provide advice and counsel on laws and regulations that are applicable to day-to-day business processes and strategies
Partner with business stakeholders to review and resolve state regulatory matters related to our business licenses directly with the regulator, like state Attorney General Offices
Represent the company in government hearings to obtain and maintain our licenses
Make final decisions on complex legal problems and determine when a legal matter requires consultation or coordination with government offices, agencies, or departments
Draft, review and negotiate as needed legal contracts and hearing documents
What You’ll Bring
Juris Doctor with excellent academic credentials and 1-4 years of legal experience at a top tier law firm
Admission to California, Texas or DC bar or ability to register as in-house counsel
Strong organization, research and analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
A creative problem solver who can develop new ideas and approaches while balancing sound business judgment
Proven track record of learning quickly, taking initiative, working proactively and being resourceful
Compensation and Benefits
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
Expected Compensation
$172,000 - $431,640/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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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