Tesla · 13 hours ago
Counsel, Export Compliance
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$172K/yr - $282K/yr
3+ years expTesla’s Trade Legal Team is seeking a skilled export compliance professional to support adherence to export control regulations. This role involves developing and implementing Tesla’s export compliance program and collaborating with internal engineers and government relations teams on export controls.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice on export control rules, sanctions regulations, and related compliance matters
Lead trade compliance investigations and manage submissions or disclosures to the U.S. government as required
Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance the trade compliance program through continuous improvement
Oversee export compliance policies, procedures, and key elements of the trade program
Monitor and communicate updates on export control and sanctions laws or regulations impacting the business via internal channels
Manage export compliance training content and coordinate annual rollouts to support program initiatives
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, or international equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of experience in compliance and regulatory counsel roles
Admission to practice law and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar, or equivalent in other jurisdictions
Experience in export compliance and sanctions
Strong negotiation, presentation, and analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal and regulatory issues to non-legal stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to lead programs and projects
Benefits
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
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
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$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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