Sr. Counsel, Litigation

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.

• 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

• 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

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

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.