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Tesla

Sr. Counsel, Consumer Litigation

Tesla, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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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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