Jobs · Legal · Texas

Sr. Counsel, Energy Products

Tesla · Austin, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteLegalFull-time

What You'll Do

  • Provide advice on strategic regulatory and transactional matters for the Energy Products business worldwide, covering commercial, utility, and consumer issues
  • Structure and negotiate sales, service, project finance, and development transactions, including equipment supply, construction, maintenance, lease, power purchase, and warranty agreements
  • Support creative financing transactions and the development of Tesla-owned generation and storage projects
  • Advis[e] on the sale, installation, and maintenance of Tesla products such as Powerwall, Megapack, Megablock, Solar, Supercharger, and Semi
  • Guide new market entry, product launches, and regulatory compliance for Energy Products globally
  • Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistency in contracts and risk allocation across the global commercial business
  • Assist in energy-related commodity trading and support business growth at scale worldwide

What You'll Bring

  • Excellent academic credentials, preferably with a JD from a top-ranked law school, and a current license to practice in one or more US jurisdictions
  • Minimum of 10 years of practice experience at a well-regarded law firm or comparable in-house experience at a company in the energy industry
  • Experience structuring and negotiating complex, financeable transactions in the energy sector, with a preference for renewable energy expertise
  • Familiarity with trading norms and regulations as an added advantage
  • Ability to proactively identify issues, drive projects, make cost/benefit assessments, and propose pragmatic legal and business solutions
  • Capability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build confidence and communicate effectively across all organizational levels

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical plans
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
  • 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

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