Senior Legal Counsel
Job Description
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Provide comprehensive legal support to supply chain and procurement teams, including global and domestic sourcing, vendor onboarding, and commercial negotiations.
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Advise on engineering and construction project matters, including EPC contracts, construction compliance, project delivery risks, and contractor management.
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Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, such as supply contracts, construction agreements, service contracts, and internal policies.
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Partner closely with business stakeholders to structure deals, mitigate risks, and enable operational and financial objectives.
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Provide timely, practical legal guidance to resolve day‑to‑day operational challenges across supply chain, manufacturing, and project execution.
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Serve as a trusted legal business partner, contributing to Tesla’s strategic, operational, and cost‑efficiency goals.
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Perform additional responsibilities as required to support evolving business needs.
Job Requirements
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Minimum 10 years of legal experience at a top‑tier law firm or reputable in‑house legal department, with strong commercial law background and extensive experience in contract drafting and negotiation.
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PRC‑licensed attorney with deep knowledge of laws and regulations relevant to procurement, construction, commercial operations, and dispute resolution.
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Strong experience supporting supply chain, procurement, or engineering project teams is highly preferred.
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Proven track record in dispute management, including negotiation, settlement strategy, and litigation oversight.
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Graduate of a leading law school with excellent academic credentials.
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Native Mandarin speaker with strong written and spoken English; ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non‑lawyers.
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Overseas education or work experience is a plus.
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Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
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Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence external partners and internal teams.