Sr. Counsel, Infrastructure & CapEx

About the role

Sr. Counsel, Infrastructure & CapEx | Tesla (Legal & Government Affairs)

Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 265488 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a skilled Senior Counsel to join our Legal Team, with a focus on infrastructure and capital expenditures (CapEx). This role will play a critical part in supporting domestic and international transactions related to capital equipment procurement. The position involves close collaboration with business teams to navigate negotiations, draft contracts, and drive strategic initiatives, ensuring legal compliance and operational success in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead negotiations for commercial agreements, including NDAs, supply agreements, equipment purchases, service contracts, and R&D partnerships
• Provide legal advice on international trade law, regulatory compliance (e.g., export controls under EAR/ITAR), technology licensing, technology transfer agreements, or IP-intensive transactions
• Drive cost savings initiatives and implement strategic sourcing best practices
• Offer guidance on operational transactions, such as joint development agreements, R&D partnerships, and warranty claims
• Travel as required to support business objectives and transactional needs

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of 10 years of experience handling complex commercial contracts, including purchase and sale agreements, services, equipment leases, letters of intent, and joint development agreements
• Expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize workflows, meet deadlines, and manage multifaceted projects in a fast-paced environment
• J.D. with strong academic credentials and admission to at least one U.S. state bar
• Combination of law firm and in-house legal experience
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for stakeholders
• Practical business judgment and a proactive approach to addressing legal and operational challenges

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)