What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Counsel, International Corporate position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Associate 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 Austin, 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.
What You'll Do
- 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
What You'll Bring
- 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 and 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.