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What to Expect What You’ll DoWhat You’ll Bring
The Paralegal, Trade and New Markets, will be responsible for supporting the Trade and New Markets team, which handles global import/export, sanctions, and new market operations for Tesla. The position will report directly to the Associate General Counsel for Trade.
- Assist with the factual development and analysis of trade-related issues, including talking with the relevant business people, gathering and reviewing documents, and creating timelines
- Conduct statutory, regulatory or factual research with respect to trade matters. Such research might include investigation of federal or state laws and regulations, relevant markets, company policies/procedures and industry standards and practices
- Preparing and submitting required filings for U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. International Trade Administration, Office of U.S. Trade Representative, and other U.S. and foreign government entities related to import/export issues. Work with cross-functional teams (Legal, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, Engineering, Logistics) to obtain necessary information
- Obtain services from outside vendors, including outside counsel, translation services, and consulting services. Ensure adherence by outside counsel to billing and budgeting requirements, and audit outside counsel invoices to identify non-compliance with billing guidelines and enforce reductions
- Help implement and update corporate policies, tracking employee training, and reporting obligations
- Assist with reviewing compliance-related contractual language requested by customers, partners, and other business partners and develop a knowledge base for future reference
- Coordinating the notarization, apostille or legalization of certain domestic and international documents
- Bachelor’s degree or ABA approved paralegal certification
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, planning, organizational, critical thinking, and common sense skills
- Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize
- Experience leading complex projects requiring collaboration with various functional areas
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Word and Excel
- Experience in computer-based legal research tools and resources. Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
- Notary public license is a plus
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
$72,000 - $198,000/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.
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- 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, both have options with a $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)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
- 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
Expected Compensation
$72,000 - $198,000/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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
