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What To Expect
Tesla is looking for a highly-motivated Paralegal to join the International Corporate Legal team. This critical role will support the establishment and maintenance of new legal operations around the world in furtherance of Tesla’s global growth strategies and initiatives. The position will be based in Palo Alto, CA or Austin, TX and will report directly to Tesla’s Associate General Counsel, International Corporate Legal based in Amsterdam.

The International Corporate Legal team - currently consisting of two attorneys and two paralegal based in Amsterdam and California - is part of the bigger Tesla Legal team with members located in the USA, EMEA and APAC.

What You'll Do

• International Corporate Subsidiary Governance & Maintenance: support compliance with the corporate obligations of all Tesla foreign subsidiaries. Work with local counsel to ensure all affiliates outside the USA are in good standing and comply with all necessary formalities (e.g., board meetings; timely approval and filing of annual accounts)
• Prepare and maintain corporate compliance documentation for all Tesla foreign subsidiaries. Draft corporate legal documentation as needed, including but not limited to, board resolutions, intercompany funding agreements and powers of attorney, filing of legal documents as well as obtaining signatures and organizing and maintaining drafts and executed copies in our internal document management system
• Maintain and update our legal entity org chart and providing abbreviated and/or certified versions for third parties
• Assist with the formation of new legal entities, granting of signing authorities (Powers of Attorney), changes to the board of directors and registered address changes
• Assist with the development and execution of detailed step plans to establish legal entities and operations in new markets within EMEA, APAC and Americas
• Support completing M&A transactions, New Ventures and Entity Integration and Rationalization
• Work alongside the other members of the International Corporate Legal team, and provide an efficient and comprehensive corporate legal administration and support service for the Associate General Counsel, which also includes to (i) carry out word processing and data inputting duties as required, producing and recording information, filing and photocopying, (ii) assist with arrangements for meetings and information events, make room bookings, record minutes and follow-up on notes, and (iii) maintain records including correspondence, attendance, and other records specific to the corporate legal work of the Team

What You'll Bring

• Completed or ongoing legal studies (Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or Law Degree)
• Minimum of 5 years corporate legal experience with law firm and/or corporate legal department
• Experience with corporate housekeeping and corporate tasks
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize your time and deadlines accordingly
• A self-starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities with minimal supervision
• Ability to work within a complex and constantly changing, fast-paced, demanding work environment
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal business functions around the globe as well as external advisors

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

Expected Compensation

$72,000 - $198,000/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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