Tesla
Sr. Counsel, Real Estate at Tesla
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What to Expect Tesla is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Corporate Counsel with a minimum of 5+ years of commercial real estate leasing and development experience. The ideal candidate will have national leasing and subleasing experience negotiating sophisticated transactions (industrial, commercial and retail leasing), and real estate development, land use and acquisition experience with a broad general commercial real estate background, including the ability to handle acquisitions, disposition, finance and other general portfolio management matters.
This attorney will be responsible for providing strategic, high‑level real estate legal advice to various internal teams, including the Real Estate, Design, Construction, Finance, Policy, EH&S, Engineering and Supercharger teams.
This position requires a strong work ethic, including experience in managing a large number of transactions; outstanding deal and time management skills and the ability to prioritize a heavy workload efficiently.
What You’ll Do
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
What You’ll Bring
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 a 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 is a must; ability to learn quickly and advise competently on issues that are new to you, as well as making fast and sound decisions
Strong drafting and analytical skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills and organizational and planning skills with the capacity to simultaneously handle a variety of complex matters under strict deadlines and pressure
Ability to form a 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 – options with $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
Backup childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits including 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 $188,000 – $318,000 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.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Legal Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities
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What to Expect Tesla is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Corporate Counsel with a minimum of 5+ years of commercial real estate leasing and development experience. The ideal candidate will have national leasing and subleasing experience negotiating sophisticated transactions (industrial, commercial and retail leasing), and real estate development, land use and acquisition experience with a broad general commercial real estate background, including the ability to handle acquisitions, disposition, finance and other general portfolio management matters.
This attorney will be responsible for providing strategic, high‑level real estate legal advice to various internal teams, including the Real Estate, Design, Construction, Finance, Policy, EH&S, Engineering and Supercharger teams.
This position requires a strong work ethic, including experience in managing a large number of transactions; outstanding deal and time management skills and the ability to prioritize a heavy workload efficiently.
What You’ll Do
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
What You’ll Bring
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 a 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 is a must; ability to learn quickly and advise competently on issues that are new to you, as well as making fast and sound decisions
Strong drafting and analytical skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills and organizational and planning skills with the capacity to simultaneously handle a variety of complex matters under strict deadlines and pressure
Ability to form a 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 – options with $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
Backup childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits including 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 $188,000 – $318,000 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.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Legal Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities
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