Internship, Indirect Tax Counsel (Winter/Spring 2027)

About the role

Internship, Indirect Tax Counsel (Winter/Spring 2027) | Tesla (Finance)

Location: Hayward, California | Req ID: 285297 | Job Type: Intern/Apprentice

What to Expect

This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e., through April) or into early Summer 2027 if available. We are ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, 15 hours a week, for this internship. Please consider before submitting an application.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. Again, please do not apply until you know you can work 40 hours per week. This is required for external applicants. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

What You'll Do

• Lead indirect tax controversy matters in the United States and Canada, including managing multiple audits, drafting responses to tax authorities, gathering and evaluating information from various departments, researching and analyzing tax law, and drafting legal memorandums and briefs
• Strategically partner with cross-functional teams, including Tax, Trade/Customs, Legal, Finance/Accounting/Treasury, Payroll, and IT, in order to assess audit/litigation risk and establish company tax positions
• Support the business from an advisory perspective with respect to new products and markets, legislative changes, tax policy initiatives, and process improvements

What You'll Bring

• Interest in complex transactional matters, across several different industries, at one of the most influential companies in the world
• Exposure to tax experience with a law firm, accounting firm, corporate legal department, and/or academic program
• Current 2L or 3L student
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter who can organize, prioritize, and manage urgent and competing deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding work environment
• Friendly and respectful individual who can build and maintain strong working relationships both internally and externally
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and research platforms, including Thomas Reuters Checkpoint or Bloomberg Tax

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• 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
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$45.00 - $65.00 + benefitsPay 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.