Sr. Counsel, Employment

What You'll Do

• 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, and other colleagues
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

What You'll Bring

• 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

Benefits

• Compensation and Benefits
• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with a $0 paycheck contribution
• HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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, Tesla