Tesla · 2 months ago
Sr. Counsel, Real Estate
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$188K/yr - $318K/yr
7+ years expTesla is looking for an experienced Corporate Counsel with a strong background in commercial real estate leasing and development. The role involves providing high-level legal advice on real estate transactions and managing a variety of complex legal matters related to the company's real estate portfolio.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Represent the company on all commercial real estate transactions, including complex real estate agreements, real estate and land acquisitions, compliance requirements, and contractual obligations
Negotiate a high volume of complex real estate leases, subleases, licenses, and agreements within tight deadlines (retail, commercial, industrial leases including but not limited to build to suit and retrofit leases for sales, service and delivery centers, energy warehouses, corporate facilities, workplace, Supercharger locations); draft, negotiate and finalize real estate purchase and sale agreements and related closing documents
Draft and review ancillary real estate documents (amendments, assignments, terminations, easements, license agreements, NDAs, brokerage agreements, SNDAs, estoppels etc.)
Review all due diligence items, including organizational documents, environmental site assessments, Title commitments, ALTA surveys, CC&Rs, easements and handle closing matters when applicable
Identify, analyze, and communicate complex business and legal issues that may have a significant impact to Tesla’s real estate portfolio; provide advice to proactively manage the company’s legal and operational risks while supporting business goals
Address lease interpretation issues related to existing and new locations, assess risks and make sound and practical judgement calls
Work closely with Real Estate and Lease Administration teams to handle post lease execution issues and Landlord/Tenant relationships and resolution of claims or disputes
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5+ years of commercial real estate leasing and development experience
National leasing and subleasing experience negotiating sophisticated transactions (industrial, commercial and retail leasing)
Real estate development, land use and acquisition experience with a broad general commercial real estate background
Ability to handle acquisitions, disposition, finance and other general portfolio management matters
Strong work ethic, including experience in managing a large number of transactions
Outstanding deal and time management skills
Ability to prioritize a heavy workload efficiently
Member in good standing with the California or Texas bar or ability to register as in-house counsel
7+ years experience either in-house or in top tier law firm handling sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including leases and real estate acquisitions
Flexible, well-organized and comfortable working in a fast-paced technology environment
Ability and desire to work independently and with little oversight
Ability to learn quickly and advise competently on issues that are new to you
Ability to make fast and sound decisions
Strong drafting and analytical skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Organizational and planning skills with the capacity to simultaneously handle a variety of complex matters under strict deadlines and pressure
Ability to form strong working relationship with internal business partners
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 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)
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
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
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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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