Tesla · 5 months ago
Sr. Counsel, Consumer Litigation
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$172K/yr - $282K/yr
6+ years expTesla is looking for an experienced Litigation Attorney to join their Consumer Litigation team within the Legal department. The Sr. Counsel will represent and defend Tesla in single plaintiff consumer matters related to vehicle and energy products, managing a high volume litigation docket and advising business partners on legal issues.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
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
Qualification
Required
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
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 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
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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