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Contracts Manager
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Tesla Motors, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA (In Person)
$115,696 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Contracts Manager Tesla Motors, Inc. 92,000 - 138,000 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto May 26, 2026
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a skilled Contracts Manager to join the Commercial Legal Team. This role involves partnering with the Supply Chain and Energy Legal Teams to support Tesla's global procurement, sales, and operations initiatives. As a key liaison between business stakeholders and the legal team, the successful candidate will excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail. This position will be based in one of Tesla's offices in the Bay Area of California or Austin, Texas. What You'll Do
Review, negotiate, draft, and manage a variety of commercial supplier, customer, and energy-related contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, supply agreements, sales agreements, service agreements, and licensing agreements
Manage contract repositories and databases
Monitor legal support ticketing systems and commercial legal team mailboxes
Create and manage playbooks and training content for key initiatives within the commercial legal team
Develop and implement process improvements to increase contract efficiency and reduce cycle times
Provide support on transactions and related matters that support the day-to-day operations of the company
Develop strong relationships with internal business clients and stakeholders What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree (J.D. strongly preferred), or equivalent experience
5+ years of contract management experience, preferably in a supply chain, energy, manufacturing, or technology environment
Proficiency with contract management systems
Experience working cross-functionally with legal and business teams
Strong understanding of commercial contract terms and legal principles
Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills
High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills 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
Expected Compensation
$92,000 - $138,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay 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.