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Associate General Counsel, Compliance

Tesla
Posted Nov 14
Full Time
On SitePalo Alto, California
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What to Expect

The Associate General Counsel, Global Compliance, will be a key member of the Global Compliance team in Tesla’s Legal organization. The attorney in this role, based in Austin, Texas, Palo Alto, California, or Washington, DC, will help Tesla comply with local laws, regulations, and Tesla’s internal policies and procedures, support Tesla’s Do the Right Thing compliance culture, and ensure that Tesla employees conduct business in an ethical manner. Success in this role requires agility, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, excellent judgment, and great collaboration and communication skills.  This role will report to Tesla’s Director of Global Compliance. 

What You’ll Do
  • Conduct periodic assessments of compliance risk across Tesla’s lines of business and geographies and build programs to mitigate those risks
  • Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures
  • Develop and deliver on compliance training and communications plans
  • Conduct internal investigations, as needed, of potential violations of law or Tesla policy, and develop remediation plans based on investigative findings
  • Develop and maintain programs to mitigate third party compliance risks
  • Act as a trusted advisor to Tesla’s business and functional leaders across the globe on regulatory and compliance issues
What You’ll Bring
  • Admission to a US state bar
  • 15+ years of relevant legal experience, with at least 5 years of in-house experience in a corporate compliance program
  • Experience with compliance investigations, codes and policies, training and communications, risk assessments and mitigation, and third-party risk management.   
  • Thorough understanding of legal frameworks relevant to corporate compliance programs, such as the FCPA and international anti-corruption laws, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, and DOJ guidance on evaluating corporate compliance programs, with the ability to explain to business leaders how these frameworks impact their business
  • Demonstrated ability to use data to drive compliance initiatives
  • Ability to work well both autonomously and collaboratively, and effectively manage and prioritize competing tasks in a fast-paced, challenging environment
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to develop strong working relationships and build influence with Tesla’s business leaders across the globe
Compensation and Benefits
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

$188,000 - $396,000/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.

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