Sr. Paralegal, Intellectual Property

Tesla is looking for a Senior IP Paralegal to join our Commercial Legal team. In this role, you will primarily partner with the IP Legal team in protecting and enforcing Tesla's IP rights on a global basis. As needed, you will also partner with the Supply Chain and Energy Products legal teams in supporting other business units, such as Tesla's Global Supply Chain, Sales and Operations teams.
The successful candidate must have a solid understanding of IP law, including patent and trademark application and filing processes. The successful candidate must also be detail-oriented and be able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This position will be based in one of Tesla's offices in the Bay Area of California or at the Gigafactory in Austin, Texas.


Responsibilities

• Manage IP portfolio data, including patent and trademark application filings
• Manage IP docket data, including application renewals andoffice action responses, and generate docket reports for attorneys and internal technical teams
• Manage internal invention disclosure system, including patent prioritization process, and coordinate inventor meetings with outsidecounsel
• Manage annuity payments for IP matters and maintain proof of use catalogs to support trademark applications
• Serve as on-site notary for inventor documents and powers of attorney for IP filings
• Support execution of Tesla standard contracts, including brand licensing and non-disclosure agreements
• Manage Commercial legal team budget, invoicing procedures through Legal Tracker, and legal support ticketing system as well as the commercial team mailbox

Requirements

• 10+ years of paralegal experience, including specific work with patent data and docketing (experience with IPfolio software strongly preferred)
• Prior in-house experience
• Active notary public
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to proactively identify problems and propose pragmatic/creative solutions
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Quick and flexible learner with well-honed analytical skills, intellectually curious, open-minded, adaptable, and excited by dynamic change

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

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

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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


Expected Compensation

$72,000 - $198,000/annual salary, depending on level + 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.