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Senior Legal Counsel (m/w/d) – Gigafactory Berlin -Brandenburg

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Tesla

Jan 11

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
    Construction & Surveying

Requirements

  • Willingness to travel to GigaBerlin as required
  • At least 5 years’ relevant experience at a law firm and/or in-house corporate international environment, ideally with a commercial legal background, with an exceptional ability to handle a high workload of complex legal matters at the same time
  • Team player with the ability to proactively identify problems, drive projects, and execute pragmatic/creative legal and business solutions on a timely basis
  • Inspire trust, forge relationships quickly with key stakeholders at all levels, and earn the confidence and cooperation of your business partners
  • Work well both autonomously, collaboratively and transparently, and are effective at juggling and prioritising competing tasks in a fast-paced, challenging environment
  • Possess an entrepreneurial mindset, quick and flexible learner with high standards, impeccable integrity and ethics, unquestionable good judgment, and well-honed analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills, with a business level to near-native level fluency in German and English (written and spoken)
  • Good sense of humour, disdain for drama, and a desire to get things done

Responsibilities

  • Support commercial and procurement teams on a variety of transactions and negotiations, including drafting and reviewing contracts in connection with construction, production equipment, and other commercial transactions (i.e., logistics, real estate, utility agreements and NDA’s).
  • Manage the enforcement of respective contracts (i.e., warranty claims, default notices, mechanics' liens, general claim management as well as dispute resolution)
  • Provide strategic legal advice to manufacturing, engineering, and construction leads
  • As needed, assist in transactions to support the construction, infrastructure, and production equipment teams on a global level
  • Support on special projects
  • Handle all other legal day-to-day work

FAQs

What is the role of the Senior Legal Counsel at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg?

The Senior Legal Counsel will support the facility and production equipment build out, operations, and maintenance, including construction, CapEx, and overall site infrastructure, while being a trusted advisor for manufacturing, engineering, and procurement teams at the factory.

What type of experience is required for this position?

At least 5 years of relevant experience at a law firm and/or in an in-house corporate international environment, ideally with a commercial legal background, is required.

Is travel expected for this role?

Yes, there is a willingness to travel to GigaBerlin as required.

What languages are necessary for this job?

Excellent communication skills in both German and English (written and spoken) at a business to near-native level fluency are required.

What kind of team environment can candidates expect?

Candidates can expect a collaborative and transparent team environment where they work autonomously but also with other team members to solve complex legal matters efficiently.

What benefits does Tesla offer for this position?

Tesla offers a competitive salary, Tesla shares or bonuses, 30 vacation days, flexible work arrangements, employee insurances, relocation, and commuting support, among others.

What qualities does Tesla look for in the ideal candidate?

Tesla seeks a team player who is proactive, organized, entrepreneurial, possesses an exceptional ability to handle a high workload of complex legal matters, and has strong analytical and communication skills.

Are there opportunities for professional growth in this role?

Yes, the position offers significant impact and involvement in one of Tesla's factories, providing opportunities for professional growth within a fast-growing and dynamic company.

How does Tesla promote diversity in the workplace?

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity and does not discriminate on any basis protected by applicable laws.

What kind of work culture does Tesla promote at its Gigafactory?

Tesla promotes a fast-paced, innovative, and efficient work culture where employees work with the best and brightest to solve interesting problems and contribute to a sustainable energy future.

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Tesla

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

Automotive
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy through increasingly affordable electric vehicles in addition to renewable energy generation and storage. California-based Tesla is committed to having the best-in-class in safety, performance, and reliability in all Tesla cars. There are currently over 275,000 Model S, Model X and Model 3 vehicles on the road worldwide. To achieve a sustainable energy future, Tesla also created infinitely scalable energy products: Powerwall, Powerpack and Solar Roof. As the world’s only vertically integrated energy company, Tesla continues to innovate, scale and reduce the costs of commercial and grid-scale systems, with the goal of ultimately getting us to 100% renewable energy grids.

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