Lease Negotiator, Charging

What to Expect

Tesla operates the world’s largest electric vehicle Supercharger Network. The past few years have been historic but the Supercharger Network’s rapid expansion in the years ahead are essential to accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

The Business Development Team is responsible for protecting and expanding the Supercharger Network and other related business lines. The Lease Negotiator is a key member of the Business Develpoment Team and is responsible for the timely completion of lease negotiations, including extensions, expansions, and strategic planning to support the existing and rapidly expanding the Supercharging Network portfolio in North America.

You will collaborate with internal cross-functional business partners including the Charging Organization, Deployment, Service, SSD, Payments, Legal, Risk, Tax, and Leadership. In addition, you will work with a high volume of external business partners such as landlords, property managers, asset managers, and third-party consultants.

What You’ll Do

• Lead negotiations for a large flow of complex post lease execution issues for the Charging organization in support of long-term planning
• Integrate data to develop an acute awareness of lease expirations, renewals, and other key factors that may impact the Supercharger network
• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, including landlords, property managers, contractors, and government agencies
• Serve as the point of contact to resolve day-to-day operations issues, including escalations, payment issues, contract interpretation, changes in ownership, lease renewals, and terminations
• Contribute to a culture of trust, empathy, speed, and flexibility with internal and external business partners
• Effectively assess and communicate risks
• Contribute to the stability and rapid growth of the Supercharger network

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years leading commercial real estate negotiations, or equivalent experience
• Relentless attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate risks
• Flexibility to pivot based on shifting priorities
• Must be sensitive and trustworthy when handling confidential and proprietary information