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What To Expect
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.

What You'll Do

• 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

What You'll Bring

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
• California State Bar Attorney License
• 4+ 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
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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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

Expected Compensation

$172,000 - $431,640/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.

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