Legal Counsel - Taiwan

Conteúdo do emprego

ROLE

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 Managing Counsel, based in Hong Kong.

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.
• Review labor contracts and advise on employment law issues.

Requirements

• Qualification in Taiwan and solid working knowledge of Taiwan laws in the aforementioned subject areas.
• Taiwan Attorney’s License is a must.
• Minimum of 5 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 prioritize multiple projects in multiple countries 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.