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Managing Counsel, Sales
Fremont, CA # Managing Counsel, Sales at Tesla Tesla is looking for an experienced Managing Counsel, Sales to join their team and provide strategic advice and counsel related to their consumer vehicle products. This role will involve traditional legal functions such as advice and counsel regarding regulatory matters that could impact Tesla's business licenses, as well as strategic advising on policy development and advocacy associated with regulations affecting the automotive industry. ## Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Representing the company in government hearings to obtain business licenses * Partnering with business stakeholders to review and resolve state regulatory matters related to business practices * Working on governmental regulatory investigations and other government inquiries, including state Attorney General and Department of Revenue * Supporting Sales and Finance on the release of new products and programs by conducting relevant due diligence * Providing advice and counsel on laws and regulations applicable to the automotive industry * Reducing risk associated with non-compliance with existing laws and regulations * Advising on compliance with various rules related to the auto industry * Managing outside counsel, lobbyists and in-house resources as needed * Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documents * Protecting Tesla from regulatory risk through compliance and risk management * Making final decisions on complex legal problems and determining when a legal matter requires consultation or coordination with government offices, agencies or departments ## Qualifications The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: * JD Degree from an ABA accredited law school * Member of a state bar * 8-12 years of experience in regulatory, government relations, and/or administrative litigation * Ability to absorb and synthesize wide variety of laws and regulations * Ability to exercise business and legal judgment with strong problem-solving, research, and project management skills and work closely with business * Preferably, experience working for an automaker, auto supplier, government safety agency, or law firm supporting same ## Compensation and Benefits This position offers a competitive salary of $172,000 - $431,640/annual salary plus cash and stock awards and benefits. Benefits include: * Aetna PPO and HSA plans with two medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA * Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * LGBTQ care concierge services * 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 * Employee Assistance Program * Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 ## Equal Opportunity Employer 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 also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. |
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