Sr. Counsel, Consumer Litigation

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Overview

Tesla is looking for an experienced and motivated Litigation Attorney to join the Consumer Litigation team within our dynamic Legal team. The Sr. Counsel will represent and defend Tesla in all forms of single plaintiff consumer matters related to vehicle and energy products.

What You'll Do

• Represent and defend Tesla in all aspects of a high-volume, fast-paced single-plaintiff consumer litigation docket.

• Factual investigation, analyze legal issues, and independently develop litigation strategies.

• Respond to demands, complaints, and other pleadings, and represent Tesla at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, trials and other proceedings.

• Identify and prepare witnesses for deposition, arbitration or trial.

• Support, advise and train business partners on legal issues.

• Supervise and partner with outside counsel on select matters.

What You'll Bring

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

• California state bar attorney license

• 6+ years litigation experience, preferably independently managing a large docket. Experience in warranty, lemon law is a plus

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills

• Excellent analytical, critical, and strategic thinking skills

• Business-savvy, creative approach to problem-solving

• Desire to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

Compensation and Benefits

Expected Compensation

$172,000 - $282,000 per year plus cash and stock awards and benefits.

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Details of participation in benefit plans will be provided if an offer of employment is extended.

Benefits

• 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 with $0 paycheck contribution

• Company paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• 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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities

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