What to ExpectTesla 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.What You'll DoManage 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 agreementsProvide advice on a wide variety of strategic, regulatory, and transactional matters for Tesla's supply chain team and other teamsFacilitate resolution of legal disputes, including drafting and responding to breach of contract claims and negotiating and drafting settlement agreementsPrepare and maintain contract forms to support Tesla's businesses and areas of operationLiaise with colleagues worldwide to ensure consistency of contracts and risk allocation across the various Tesla businessesWhat You'll BringJuris Doctor with current license to practice in at least one U.S. state or Washington, DCMinimum of 8 years of practice experience, with a combination of law firm and in‑house experience preferredExcellent communication skills with business‑level to near native‑level fluency in English (verbal and written), with Spanish, German, and additional languages as a plusStrong 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 colleaguesAbility to work both independently and collaboratively while juggling competing priorities in a fast‑paced, challenging environmentQuick and flexible learner with well‑honed analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, comfort with ambiguity and risk, and enthusiasm for dynamic changeHigh standards, impeccable integrity and ethics, and unquestionable good judgmentCompensation and BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High‑Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort‑term and long‑term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack‑up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation$188,000 - $342,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr