Sr. Counsel, Commercial

Tesla is looking for a Senior Counsel to join our Commercial Legal team. In this role, you will support a broad range of commercial transactions, including procurement, technology development and licensing, and strategic partnerships. The position will be based in one of Tesla’s offices in Austin, Texas or the Bay Area of California.

Our ideal candidate is a seasoned commercial lawyer who is passionate about helping us build a world of amazing abundance. This is a great opportunity for a proactive and entrepreneurial lawyer to work at a fast growing, dynamic, and impactful company.

- Manage a high-volume, diverse portfolio of commercial and technology-based contracts, including semiconductor-related agreements, technology licensing agreements, development agreements, services agreements, software license agreements, and confidentiality agreements
- Provide advice on a wide variety of strategic, regulatory, and transactional matters across multiple internal teams and business functions
- Drive resolution of legal disputes by drafting and responding to breach of contract claims and negotiating and drafting settlement agreements
- Prepare and maintain contract forms to support Tesla’s businesses and areas of operation
- Collaborate with legal colleagues worldwide to promote consistency in risk allocation and contracting practices across Tesla’s businesses

- J.D. with a current license to practice in at least one U.S. state or Washington, D.C.
- Minimum of 10 years of practice experience; combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with business-level or near native-level fluency in English; business-level proficiency in another language is a plus
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to proactively identify issues, drive projects, make nuanced cost-benefit assessments, and identify and help implement pragmatic and creative solutions
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Quick, flexible learner with strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and comfort navigating ambiguity and risk
- High standards, impeccable integrity, ethical conduct, and sound judgment

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
Expected Compensation $212,000 - $342,000/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.