Legal Counsel - North Asia

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THE ROLE

Tesla is looking for legal counsel to support the growth of its operations in North Asia as well as its operations throughout APAC. This new role is to be based in Seoul in order to support Tesla’s expansion in North Asia. This position will report to the Head of Legal, APAC (ex China) in Hong Kong.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·  Advise on general legal, regulatory and compliance matters with respect to ongoing business activities in Japan, South Korea 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.

Desired profile

REQUIREMENTS

·  Qualification in Korea or solid working knowledge of Korean laws in the aforementioned subject areas.
·  Qualification in another common law jurisdiction preferred.
·  Excellent academic credentials from a top-ranked law school.
·  Minimum of 5 years with a top-tier international law firm or top multinational company.
·  Fluency in English and Korean, plus preferably Japanese.
·  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.Willingness to work in a truly scrappy environment.

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