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Posted June 08, 2026

Sr. Counsel, Litigation

Tesla
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
Compensation: $228,000 to $342,000 Annually
Reference: Tesla272607

Tesla is seeking an experienced lawyer to support its general and complex litigation practice. This lawyer will represent the company in litigation matters related to its automotive and energy products and other business lines as needed, including serving as counsel in some matters and managing outside counsel in others. The role requires strong research and writing skills to independently draft motions and improve outside counsel work product while working independently on legal tasks that are broad in scope.

Responsibilities

  • Represent the company in administrative hearings, court proceedings and arbitrations
  • Conduct all aspects of litigation up through trial
  • Identify and prepare witnesses for trials and other proceedings
  • Prepare and defend company witnesses at deposition
  • Conduct fact investigations, analyze legal issues, and develop litigation strategies
  • Conduct affirmative and defensive discovery
  • Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents

Requirements

  • JD degree from an ABA accredited law school, or equivalent experience
  • California bar membership
  • 10 or more years of experience in litigation and proceedings in state and federal courts and arbitration
  • Ability to understand complex technical products and work with engineers to translate engineering know-how to meet litigation needs
  • Class action defense experience
  • Exceptional research and writing skills
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care 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

    Expected Compensation
    $228,000 - $342,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

    Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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