Sr. Counsel, Supply Chain

Sr. Counsel, Supply Chain Tesla Motors, Inc. 212,000 - 342,000 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto Apr 24, 2026
What to Expect Tesla is seeking a Senior Counsel to join the Supply Chain Legal Team, supporting procurement operations for goods and services. This role will be based in one of Tesla's offices in Austin, Texas, or the Bay Area, California. The ideal candidate is a seasoned commercial lawyer with a passion for accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. This position offers a unique opportunity for a proactive and entrepreneurial lawyer to contribute to a fast-growing, dynamic company by providing strategic legal support and fostering collaboration across global teams. What You'll Do
Manage a high volume and wide range of commercial contracts, including semiconductor-related supply agreements, technology licensing agreements, development agreements, services agreements (including cloud-based services), software license agreements, and confidentiality agreements
Provide advice on a wide variety of strategic, regulatory, and transactional matters for the supply chain team and other internal teams
Facilitate resolution of legal disputes by drafting and responding to breach of contract claims and negotiating and drafting settlement agreements
Prepare and maintain contract forms to support Tesla's businesses and areas of operation
Liaise with colleagues worldwide to ensure consistency of contracts and risk allocation across various Tesla businesses What You'll Bring
J.D. with current license to practice in at least one U.S. state or Washington, DC
Minimum of 10 years of practice experience, with a combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred
Excellent communication skills with business-level to near native-level fluency in English (verbal and written), with Spanish, German, and additional languages as a plus
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to proactively identify problems, drive projects, make complex cost/benefit assessments, and identify pragmatic and creative legal and business solutions
Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, challenging environment
Quick and flexible learner with strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and comfort with ambiguity and risk
High standards, impeccable integrity, ethical conduct, and sound judgment 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
$212,000 - $342,000/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.