Sr. Counsel, Consumer Litigation

Tesla•Palo Alto, CA

3d•$172,000 - $282,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in warranty, lemon law is a plus

Responsibilities

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, 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

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