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Counsel, Insurance

Tesla

$172,000- $431,640/ year

Posted Apr 07

Full Time

On SiteHayward, California

What to Expect

The Counsel, Insurance will report to Tesla’s Associate General Counsel and provide legal counsel in connection with the development and implementation of insurance products and other growth initiatives. The role is responsible for the creation of company insurance policies, forms and notices and will be a critical partner and legal resource to a variety of internal business units, including product management, claims, billing, sales, marketing and customer service centers in support of the company’s growth initiatives and regulatory compliance efforts. The position will serve as a subject matter expert on insurance products, legal compliance, regulatory, market conduct exams, state legislation, policy contract matters and litigation exposure.

What You’ll Do

Draft commercial agreements, coverage forms and notices in support company objectives, product development initiatives, claims requests and regulatory changes
Play a strategic role in developing growth and other initiatives throughout the lifecycle of company projects
Assist with development of compliance strategies and objectives to achieve company goals and programs
Assist with the development and delivery of compliance training programs
Conduct legal research for internal business clients and provide clear, concise, accurate and actionable legal advice
Keep abreast of regulatory developments to identify the potential impact to Tesla’s business

What You’ll Bring

A Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent from an accredited law school is required
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of work experience from a top tier law firm
The ability to learn on the job and manage constantly changing priorities
Excellent customer service and written/verbal communication skills required
High level of professionalism with strong judgment and commitment to ethical issues
Must be detail oriented with outstanding organizational skills and the proven ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining high quality and performance under pressure
Ability to work independently and with a diverse set of personalities in a team environment
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check
The ideal candidate has the following personal characteristics:
Results-driven, has a strong sense of urgency and is able to drive results
Business-minded and comfortable in an environment where ROI matters
Comfortable in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment where demands and priorities change rapidly
Able to effectively interact with, influence and collaborate with other members of the organization
Proven track record of learning quickly, taking initiative, working proactively, being resourceful, and taking on additional responsibility

Compensation and Benefits

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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