Tesla operates the world's largest electric vehicle Supercharger Network. The past few years have been historic but the Supercharger Network's rapid expansion in the years ahead are essential to accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
The Operations Team is responsible for protecting and expanding the Supercharger Network and other related business lines. The Lease Negotiator is a key member of the Operations Team and is responsible for the timely completion of lease negotiations, including extensions, expansions, and strategic planning to support the existing and rapidly expanding the Supercharging Network portfolio in North America.
You will collaborate with internal cross-functional business partners including the Charging Organization, Deployment, Service, SSD, Payments, Legal, Risk, Tax, and Leadership. In addition, you will work with a high volume of external business partners such as landlords, property managers, asset managers, and third-party consultants.
- Lead negotiations for a large flow of complex post lease execution issues for the Charging organization in support of long-term planning
- Integrate data to develop an acute awareness of lease expirations, renewals, and other key factors that may impact the Supercharger network
- Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, including landlords, property managers, contractors, and government agencies
- Serve as the point of contact to resolve day-to-day operations issues, including escalations, payment issues, contract interpretation, changes in ownership, lease renewals, and terminations
- Contribute to a culture of trust, empathy, speed, and flexibility with internal and external business partners
- Effectively assess and communicate risks
- Contribute to the stability and rapid growth of the Supercharger network
- 4+ years leading commercial real estate negotiations, or equivalent experience
- Relentless attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate risks
- Flexibility to pivot based on shifting priorities
- Must be sensitive and trustworthy when handling confidential and proprietary information
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
$80,000 - $192,000/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.