What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a Sr.
Counsel, Litigation to join our litigation team.
As a member of Tesla’s litigation team, you will be both directly litigating cases, developing and driving litigation strategy with a trial-focused approach, partnering with the business to identify potential litigation risks and solutions, as well as working with outside counsel on certain representations.
You will be supporting Tesla in a wide range of significant litigation matters worldwide, with a focus on directly handling litigation matters in house.
You will be joining a fun, fast-paced and growing legal team working collaboratively together on novel legal issues.
What You’ll Do
Have direct responsibility over all aspects of litigation matters, including drafting briefs, managing e-discovery, personally taking and defending depositions, and preparing and conducting trial
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
Ensure that Tesla’s legal representation is of the highest quality
What You’ll Bring
10+ 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