Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Counsel – Insurance Litigation

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of litigation experience, preferably including experience at a top-tier law firm or in government as a regulator or federal prosecutor, and preferably significant experience handling trials, hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and mediations.
Experience in multiple categories of litigation, including insurance defense, class actions, and contractual disputes.
A Juris Doctor degree with excellent academic credentials.
Excellent analytical and writing skills.
A business-savvy, creative approach to problem-solving.
Evidence of exceptional ability.

Responsibilities

Have direct responsibility for all aspects of litigation matters, including drafting briefs, managing e-discovery, personally taking and defending depositions, and preparing and conducting trials.
Analyze and assess potential litigation risks and identify creative solutions to legal problems.
Represent Tesla in court as part of Tesla's in-house litigation team.
Drive litigation strategy.
Counsel the business to minimize litigation and regulatory exposure.
Oversee and partner with outside counsel in select litigation matters, including matters covered by Tesla's insurance.
Run a wide range of legal matters, with a focus on handling litigation matters directly.

Category	Legal & Government Affairs
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	283142
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Counsel, Litigation to join our dynamic and growing Litigation Team at Tesla. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for directly litigating cases, developing and driving litigation strategy with a trial-focused approach, partnering with the business to identify potential litigation risks and solutions, and working with outside counsel on select representations.</p> <p>As a Counsel, Litigation, you will play a critical role in supporting Tesla in a wide range of significant litigation matters worldwide, with a focus on directly handling litigation matters in-house. You will be part of a fun, fast-paced, and collaborative legal team working together on novel legal issues.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Have direct responsibility over all aspects of litigation matters, including drafting briefs, managing e-discovery, personally taking and defending depositions, and preparing and conducting trials
Analyze and assess potential litigation risks and identify creative solutions to legal problems
Represent Tesla in court as part of Tesla's in-house litigation team
Drive litigation strategy
Counsel the business to minimize litigation and regulatory exposure
Oversee and partner with outside counsel in select litigation matters, including matters covered by Tesla's insurance
Run a wide range of different legal matters, with a focus on handling litigation matters directly

Job Requirements

5+ years litigation experience, preferably including experience at a top-tier law firm or in the government as a regulator or federal prosecutor, and preferably with significant experience handling trials, hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and mediations
Experience in multiple categories of litigation including insurance defense, class actions, and contractual disputes
Juris Doctor Degree with excellent academic credentials
Excellent analytical and writing skills
Business-savvy, creative approach to problem-solving
Evidence of exceptional ability

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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