Internship, Indirect Tax Counsel (Fall 2026)

Description:
This position is expected to start August 2026 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e., through December) or into early Spring 2027 if available. We are ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, 15 hours a week, for this internship. Please consider before submitting an application.
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. The year around program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. The team is dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by given them projects that are critical to their team’s success.

Responsibilities:

Lead indirect tax controversy matters in the United States and Canada, including managing multiple audits, drafting responses to tax authorities, gathering and evaluating information from various departments, researching and analyzing tax law, and drafting legal memorandums and briefs
Strategically partner with cross-functional teams, including Tax, Trade/Customs, Legal, Finance/Accounting/Treasury, Payroll, and IT, in order to assess audit/litigation risk and establish company tax positions
Support the business from an advisory perspective with respect to new products and markets, legislative changes, tax policy initiatives, and process improvements

Requirements:

Interest in complex transactional matters, across several different industries, at one of the most influential companies in the world
Exposure to tax experience with a law firm, accounting firm, corporate legal department, and/or academic program
Current 2L or 3L student
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter who can organize, prioritize, and manage urgent and competing deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding work environment
Friendly and respectful individual who can build and maintain strong working relationships both internally and externally
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and research platforms, including Thomas Reuters Checkpoint or Bloomberg Tax

Compensation & Benefits:

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
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
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation
$45.00 - $65.00 + benefitsPay 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.