Managing Counsel, Product Liability Litigation

What You'll Do

• Represent and defend Tesla in product liability litigation matters, managing and collaborating with outside counsel on daily activities
• Conduct factual investigations, analyze complex legal and factual issues, perform extensive legal research, and develop defense strategies for presentation to legal and business teams
• Draft responses to complaints, pleadings, discovery requests, and motions, including motions to compel and for protective orders
• Prepare witnesses for depositions and trials, ensuring thorough readiness
• Stay updated on current and emerging laws, regulations, and trends related to vehicle regulations and product liability
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify improvement areas or risk mitigation strategies, providing counsel on complex risk and product development issues
• Represent Tesla in arbitrations and trials, involving some domestic travel, occasionally for extended periods

What You'll Bring

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school and membership in a state bar in good standing
• 15-20 years of experience in all phases of litigation, including first or second chair trial experience, with a strong preference for defending personal injury or product liability cases
• Experience preparing company witnesses for depositions or hearings, with preference for familiarity with software or mechanical engineering concepts
• Strong business and legal judgment, with excellent problem-solving, research, and project management skills for working with engineers and non-lawyers
• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to define problems and recommend solutions confidently
• Managerial experience in a legal setting, such as a law firm partner or supervising attorney in a legal department
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a collaborative and positive attitude

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans with options for $0 payroll deduction
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans with options for $0 paycheck contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, sick and vacation time (flexible for salary positions, accrued for hourly positions)
• Voluntary benefits including 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