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What To Expect
Tesla seeks a Sr. Counsel, Infrastructure to join the legal team. In this role, you will support construction, capex and business teams on a variety of transactions and negotiations. The ideal candidate will have exposure to contracting, construction, permitting and general commercial transactions, along with a mix of law firm and in-house experience. A strong background in commercial and real estate or construction law is required, and litigation experience is preferred.
What You'll Do
Primarily support the EPC, manufacturing, engineering and purchasing teams on the procurement of goods and services used in construction projects across the United States Manage and negotiate a high volume and wide range of commercial contracts, primarily in the area of construction and equipment purchases, but also including utility agreements, logistics and warehousing agreements, technology licensing agreements, development agreements, services agreements, and confidentiality agreements Provide advice on a wide variety of strategic, regulatory, and transactional matters Facilitate resolution of legal disputes Prepare and maintain contract forms to support Tesla’s businesses and areas of operation in the United States As needed, assist in transactions to support the construction, infrastructure and production equipment teams within the global legal team Liaise with colleagues outside of the United States to ensure consistency of contracts and risk allocation across the various Tesla businesses
What You'll Bring
Law degree, or equivalent experience Minimum of 10 years of practice experience with a combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred Excellent communication skills Ability to proactively identify problems, drive projects, make complex cost and benefit assessments, and identify pragmatic legal and business solutions Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while juggling competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Quick and flexible learner who is intellectually curious, open-minded, adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity and risk, and excited by dynamic change Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly earn the confidence of colleagues
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:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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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Tesla seeks a Sr. Counsel, Infrastructure to join the legal team. In this role, you will support construction, capex and business teams on a variety of transactions and negotiations. The ideal candidate will have exposure to contracting, construction, permitting and general commercial transactions, along with a mix of law firm and in-house experience. A strong background in commercial and real estate or construction law is required, and litigation experience is preferred.
What You'll Do
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:
