Sr. Legal Counsel

7 Months ago • 8 Years +

Legal

Job Description

Tesla seeks a Senior Legal Counsel in Taipei, Taiwan to support its operations in Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific region. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, this role involves advising on general legal, regulatory, and compliance matters; acting as a business partner across functions; advising on consumer protection, data privacy, and employment law; reviewing and negotiating various contracts (leases, sales, warranties, commercial agreements, labor contracts); managing external counsel; and implementing compliance measures. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience at a top-tier international law firm or multinational company, be fluent in Chinese and English, possess strong legal knowledge of Taiwan laws, and demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Good To Have:

Other language skills

Must Have:

Taiwan legal expertise
8+ years experience
Fluency in Chinese & English
Contract negotiation
Compliance advice
Business partnering

Perks:

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Comprehensive Medical Coverage
Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
Employee Welfare Committee
Employee Merchandise Discounts
Celebratory Gifts
Employee Referral Program

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What to Expect

Position Description

Tesla is looking for legal counsel based in Taiwan to support its operations in Taiwan as well as its operations throughout the Asia Pacific Region. This position will report to the Associate General Counsel, based in Taiwan.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities

Advise on general legal, regulatory and compliance matters with respect to ongoing business activities in Taiwan and elsewhere.
Act as a business partner across the various functions in order to support the achievement of the organization’s financial and operational goals and strategies.
Advise on consumer protection and data privacy issues.
Advise on and implement compliance measures and assess potential risk in situations where there might be alternative interpretations.
Review and negotiate lease agreements for service centers, retail locations and Supercharger stations.
Manage external counsel to address specific and discrete legal issues.
Review and advise on motor vehicle sales contracts and warranty agreements.
Review and negotiate general commercial contracts, including procurement contracts.
Review labor contracts and advise on employment law issues.

What You’ll Bring

Requirements

Qualification in Taiwan and solid working knowledge of Taiwan laws in the aforementioned subject areas.
Minimum of 8 years with a top-tier international law firm or top multinational company.
Fluency in Chinese and English, other languages would be a plus.
Ability to make sound business decisions quickly and in the face of ambiguity and uncertainty.
Strong command of the details of relevant laws and regulations, but with an ability to make these laws and regulations understandable and actionable for a business audience.
Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to identify issues and propose and implement practical solutions quickly.
Strong communication, writing, presentation and organizational skills.
Desire to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced and fast-changing environment.
A creative problem solver who is open to new ideas and new approaches, with an instinctive desire to help colleagues accomplish their goals, even if this means stepping outside their formal remit to assist.

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation package, Tesla Taiwan is pleased to offer the following benefits for employees:

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Comprehensive Medical Coverage
Access to Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellbeing Resources
Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
Employee Welfare Committee
Employee Merchandise Discounts
Celebratory Gifts for Special Occasions
Employee Referral Program

The Company reserves the right to make changes to the Total Rewards benefits without prior notification/approval from the employees, and such benefits may also be subject to terms and conditions determined by the Company

福利

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