Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Counsel - Supply Chain

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Juris Doctor is required, along with a current license to practice in at least one U.S. state or Washington, DC.
At least 8 years of practice experience is required; a combination of law firm and in-house experience is preferred.
Business-level to near-native English fluency, both verbal and written, is required.
Ability to identify problems proactively, drive projects, make complex cost-benefit assessments, and identify pragmatic and creative legal and business solutions is required.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment is required.
Strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, comfort with ambiguity and risk, and flexibility in learning are required.
High standards, integrity, ethics, and sound judgment are required.

Responsibilities

Manage a high volume and wide range of commercial contracts, including supply agreements, technology licensing agreements, development agreements, services agreements (including cloud-based services), software license agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
Advise the supply chain team and other teams on strategic, regulatory, and transactional matters.
Facilitate resolution of legal disputes, including drafting and responding to breach of contract claims and negotiating and drafting settlement agreements.
Prepare and maintain contract forms to support the company’s businesses and areas of operation.
Liaise with colleagues worldwide to ensure consistency of contracts and risk allocation across the company’s businesses.

Desired Qualifications

Experience combining law firm and in-house practice is preferred.
Spanish, German, and additional language fluency is a plus.

Category	Legal & Government Affairs
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	256999
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla is seeking a Senior Counsel to join the Supply Chain Legal Team, supporting procurement operations for goods and services. This role will be based in one of Tesla’s offices in Austin, Texas, or the Bay Area of California. The ideal candidate is a seasoned commercial lawyer with a passion for accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy. This position offers a unique opportunity for a proactive and entrepreneurial lawyer to contribute to a fast-growing, dynamic company by providing strategic legal support and fostering collaboration across global teams.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Manage a high volume and wide range of commercial contracts, including supply agreements, technology licensing agreements, development agreements, services agreements (including cloud-based services), software license agreements, and confidentiality agreements
Provide advice on a wide variety of strategic, regulatory, and transactional matters for Tesla’s supply chain team and other teams
Facilitate resolution of legal disputes, including 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
Liaise with colleagues worldwide to ensure consistency of contracts and risk allocation across the various Tesla businesses

Job Requirements

Juris Doctor with current license to practice in at least one U.S. state or Washington, DC
Minimum of 8 years of practice experience, with a combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred
Excellent communication skills with business-level to near native-level fluency in English (verbal and written), with Spanish, German, and additional languages as a plus
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to proactively identify problems, drive projects, make complex cost/benefit assessments, identify pragmatic and creative legal and business solutions, and quickly earn the confidence of colleagues
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while juggling competing priorities in a fast-paced, challenging environment
Quick and flexible learner with well-honed analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, comfort with ambiguity and risk, and enthusiasm for dynamic change
High standards, impeccable integrity and ethics, and unquestionable good judgment

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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