Sr. Counsel, Litigation

Description:
Tesla is seeking an experienced lawyer to support its
general and complex litigation practice. This lawyer will represent the company
in litigation matters related to its automotive and energy products and other
business lines as needed, including serving as counsel in some matters and
managing outside counsel in others. The role requires strong research and
writing skills to independently draft motions and improve outside counsel work
product while working independently on legal tasks that are broad in scope.

Responsibilities:
Represent
the company in administrative hearings, court proceedings and arbitrations

Conduct
all aspects of litigation up through trial

Identify
and prepare witnesses for trials and other proceedings

Prepare
and defend company witnesses at deposition

Conduct
fact investigations, analyze legal issues, and develop litigation
strategies

Conduct
affirmative and defensive discovery

Draft,
review, and negotiate legal documents

Requirements:
JD
degree from an ABA accredited law school, or equivalent experience

California
bar membership

10 or
more years of experience in litigation and proceedings in state and
federal courts and arbitration

Ability
to understand complex technical products and work with engineers to
translate engineering know-how to meet litigation needs

Class
action defense experience

Exceptional
research and writing skills

Ability
to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

Expected Compensation
$228,000 - $342,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + 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.