Counsel, International Corporate

Description:
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Corporate Counsel to join the International Corporate Legal Team. This pivotal role will support the establishment and maintenance of legal operations worldwide, aligning with Tesla’s global growth strategies and initiatives. Based in Palo Alto, this position reports directly to the Associate General Counsel, International Corporate Legal, located in Amsterdam. The role involves close collaboration with a dynamic team of attorneys and paralegals across regions including the USA, EMEA, and APAC, as part of the broader Tesla Legal Team.

Responsibilities:
Support compliance with corporate governance obligations for all Tesla non-US foreign subsidiaries, working with local counsel to ensure affiliates remain in good standing and meet necessary formalities such as board meetings and timely filing of annual accounts
Prepare and maintain corporate compliance documentation for Tesla foreign subsidiaries, drafting legal documents including board resolutions, intercompany funding agreements, and powers of attorney, while managing execution, filing, and organization in internal document management systems
Maintain and update the legal entity organizational chart, providing abbreviated or certified versions to internal stakeholders and third parties as needed
Assist in forming new legal entities, managing signing authorities, board composition changes, and registered address updates, while developing detailed step plans for establishing legal and operational presence in new markets across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas
Support execution of M&A transactions, new ventures, and entity integration or rationalization efforts
Coordinate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders across global regions to ensure seamless legal support
Provide comprehensive corporate legal administrative support to the Associate General Counsel, including document production, meeting coordination, minute recording, and maintaining organized records of correspondence and team-related legal work

Requirements:
Juris Doctor (JD), licensed and in good standing to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction
Minimum 5 years of corporate legal experience with a focus on corporate governance and subsidiary maintenance
Experience within a law firm or in-house corporate legal department
Exposure to global compliance and international corporate governance preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills with fluency in English
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and deadlines
Proven ability to handle multiple projects with minimal supervision in a demanding environment

Compensation & Benefits:
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
$188,000 - $450,000/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.