- Advise on and directly support regulatory investigations and inquiries in all markets, interactions with regulators, and other reporting obligations (e.g., TREAD, CAFE, recall reporting, etc.)
- Advise on and mitigate risk associated with compliance- and safety-related matters.
- Support and advise Homologation, Engineering, Service, and Autopilot departments in the development of new vehicles and prototypes, associated hardware and software, and related programs
- Advise on newly enacted laws relating to the automotive industry, as well as shape forward-looking policy on electric and/or autonomous vehicles
- Make recommendations on complex legal problems and determine when a legal matter requires consultation or coordination with Tesla leadership, regulators, commercial organizations, and/or outside counsel
- Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school
- Member of a state bar
- 6-10 years of experience in regulatory, government relations, and/or product liability
- Ability to absorb and synthesize a wide variety of laws and regulations
- Ability to exercise business and legal judgment with strong problem-solving, research, and project management skills, and work closely with business
- Preferably, experience working for an automaker, auto supplier, government safety agency, or law firm supporting the same
- Preferably, having an engineering or technical background, and/or significant transportation or vehicle safety experience
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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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