SR. COUNSEL, LITIGATION

Tesla; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 318,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned attorney to join its legal team. This role involves representing the company in litigation and regulatory matters, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations affecting the automotive sector. The ideal candidate will have over seven years of experience in litigation, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the company's expansion across North America while navigating complex legal landscapes.

Benefits

Aetna PPO and HSA plans

Dental and vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plans

Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Sick and Vacation time

Paid Holidays

Back-up childcare resources

Employee discounts

Voluntary benefits including pet insurance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Ability to absorb and synthesize a wide variety of laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company in administrative hearings and court proceedings.
• Conduct fact investigations and develop litigation strategies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents.

Skills

Litigation

Regulatory Compliance

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation

Education

JD Degree from an ABA accredited law school

Member of a state bar

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What To Expect

Tesla is seeking an experienced lawyer to work on litigation, administrative, and regulatory matters in support of our consumer vehicle products. This lawyer will primarily help represent Tesla in administrative and litigation matters pertaining to Tesla’s direct sales business related to sales, service, delivery, and financing of our products.

Duties will include representing Tesla in administrative and litigation matters before state and federal administrative bodies and courts. This lawyer will also provide advice and counsel regarding regulatory matters that could impact our business licenses, as well as strategic advising on policy development and advocacy associated with regulations affecting the automotive industry. This lawyer will help drive the company’s expansion into new North American territories while ensuring compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and statutory requirements. At the direction of the company, the successful candidate works independently in performing legal tasks that are broad in scope.

What Youll Do

• Represent the company in administrative hearings and court proceedings to obtain sales licenses
• Conduct fact investigation, analyze legal issues, and develop litigation strategies
• Conduct affirmative and defensive discovery
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents
• Identify and prepare witnesses for trials and other proceedings
• Partner with business stakeholders to review and resolve state regulatory matters related to our sales and business practices
• Work on governmental regulatory investigations and other government inquiries and manage outside counsel, as needed

What Youll Bring

• JD Degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Member of a state bar
• 7-plus years of experience in litigation and / or administrative proceedings, preferably including proceedings before state franchise boards or agencies
• Ability to absorb and synthesize wide variety of laws and regulations
• Preferably, experience working for an automaker, auto supplier, government safety agency, or law firm supporting same
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Compensation and 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)
• 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
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

188,000 - $318,000 / annual salary + 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.

Tesla

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

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

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