Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Counsel - Employment

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Be licensed to practice law and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar, with the ability to register as in-house counsel.
Have at least 10 years of relevant legal experience focused on employment law, including experience in a senior in-house employment role.
Provide practical legal advice tailored to business needs and legal support on multi-jurisdictional issues and projects.
Independently manage and prioritize multiple projects with multiple teams simultaneously.
Identify issues and propose and implement practical solutions quickly amid ambiguity and uncertainty.
Have client counseling experience.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and guidance on employment law matters, including hiring, recruiting, termination, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, leave and disability accommodation, workers’ compensation, non-competition, employee benefits, new market entry, and other employment-related issues across the Americas with emerging global elements.
Collaborate with local and global legal and human resources teams to ensure consistency in employment practices and policies across the organization.
Support human resources teams in improving policies and programs while shaping legal strategy related to compliance, employee issues, internal investigations, audits, pre-dispute conflicts, and labor matters.
Lead and collaborate with cross-functional partners on complex projects to sustain and enhance employment law compliance across multiple jurisdictions and regions.
Support and advise Employee Relations on employee complaint and hotline investigation matters, as well as other workplace investigations, as needed.
Establish and maintain senior-level relationships, building credibility and trust with business partners, human resources, legal, and other colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Desired Qualifications

Latin America or multi-jurisdictional employment law experience is preferred.
Employment litigation experience is preferred.

Category	Legal & Government Affairs
Location	PALO ALTO, California
Requisition ID	283244
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Counsel with a minimum of 10 years of employment law expertise to join our Legal Team. Based in Austin, Texas, Fremont, California, Palo Alto, California, or potentially another jurisdiction with significant Tesla operations, this role will provide strategic, high-level employment legal advice to internal business and HR teams with limited supervision. The position focuses on proactively identifying and mitigating employment law risks, assessing potential issues, and delivering practical, creative, and scalable solutions to business partners. A strong work ethic, exceptional time management skills, and the ability to prioritize a heavy workload efficiently are essential for success in this role.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and guidance on all aspects of employment law, including hiring, recruiting, termination, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, leave and disability accommodation, workers' compensation, non-competition, employee benefits, new market entry, and other employment-related issues across the Americas with emerging global elements
Collaborate with local and global legal and HR teams to ensure consistency in employment practices and policies across the organization
Support HR teams in continuously improving policies and programs while shaping legal strategy related to compliance, employee issues, internal investigations, audits, pre-dispute conflicts, and labor matters
Lead and collaborate with cross-functional partners on complex projects to sustain and enhance employment law compliance across multiple jurisdictions and regions
Support and advise Employee Relations on employee complaint and hotline investigation matters, as well as other workplace investigations, as needed
Establish and maintain relationships at a senior level, building credibility and trust with business partners, HR, legal, and other colleagues
Perform other duties as assigned by management

Job Requirements

Licensed to practice law and in good standing with at least one US state bar, with the ability to register as in-house counsel
Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience with a focus on employment law, including experience in a senior in-house employment role, with Latin America or multi-jurisdictional employment law experience preferred
Ability to provide practical legal advice tailored to business needs and legal support on multi-jurisdictional issues and projects
Ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple projects with multiple teams simultaneously
Ability to identify issues and propose and implement practical solutions quickly in the face of ambiguity and uncertainty
Client counseling experience required, with employment litigation experience preferred

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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