Tesla · 3 months ago
Sr. Paralegal, International Corporate
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expTesla is seeking a highly motivated Senior Paralegal to join the International Corporate Legal Team, supporting the establishment and maintenance of legal operations worldwide as part of Tesla’s global growth strategies. The successful candidate will collaborate with a dynamic team of attorneys and paralegals, contributing to corporate compliance and governance for Tesla's international subsidiaries.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Support compliance with corporate governance obligations for all Tesla non-US foreign subsidiaries by working with local counsel to ensure affiliates are 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 with the formation of new legal entities, including granting signing authorities, updating board compositions, and changing registered addresses, while developing detailed step plans for establishing legal presence in new markets across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas
Support the 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 operations
Provide comprehensive corporate legal administrative support to the Associate General Counsel, including word processing, data entry, meeting coordination, minute recording, and maintaining organized records of correspondence and documents
Qualification
Required
Degree in Law (Bachelor's, Paralegal Certificate, or Law Degree), or equivalent experience
Minimum 7 years of corporate legal experience with a focus on corporate governance, subsidiary maintenance, general corporate housekeeping, and related tasks in a law firm or in-house legal department
Fluency in English with strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities, and minimal supervision
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize time and deadlines effectively
Capability to work in a complex, fast-paced, and demanding environment while building positive relationships with internal business functions and external advisors
Demonstrated maturity in judgment and a collaborative, enthusiastic approach to teamwork
Preferred
Exposure to global compliance and international corporate governance
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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