Counsel, Export Compliance

What to Expect

Tesla's Trade Legal Team is seeking a skilled export compliance professional to support adherence to export control regulations. This role sits at the intersection of Tesla's groundbreaking innovation, future products, legal, policy, and engineering efforts. The position involves developing and implementing Tesla's export compliance program, collaborating with internal engineers to understand technology in production and development, and working with government relations teams to engage in discussions on future export controls amidst a dynamic policy landscape.

• 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

• 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

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• 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

$172,000 - $282,000/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.