Senior Counsel, Employment Litigation

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Senior Counsel, Employment Litigation

**Job Category:** Legal & Government Affairs

**Location:** AUSTIN, Texas

**Req. ID:** 195040

**Job Type:** Full-time

Tesla is looking for an experienced litigation attorney to join their employment law team. The Senior Counsel, Employment Litigation will represent and defend Tesla in all aspects of employment-related litigation matters. This position can be located in CA, Austin or .

As a member of Tesla’s Legal Department, the attorney will be responsible for handling primarily single plaintiff employment disputes and related litigation matters. This includes a variety of laws, such as Title VII, FEHA, disability access and accommodation, employee benefits, harassment and discrimination, unfair labor practice charges, wage and hour claims, wrongful terminations, and reductions in force.

The attorney will be expected to have substantial experience with all aspects of employment litigation and arbitrations in California, including trial experience.

### Responsibilities

* Represent and defend Tesla in all aspects of employment-related litigation matters
* Engage in factual investigation, analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, legal research, independently develop, recommend and present defense strategies on a wide range of lawsuits and disputes
* Respond to complaints and other pleadings, draft and file motions to compel arbitration in California state and federal courts, propound and respond to discovery requests, prepare and file motions, appear in court, and represent Tesla at hearings, mediations, trials and arbitrations
* Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial
* Negotiate for the dismissal or resolution of cases at all stages in the litigation process
* Respond to attorney demand letters and agency matters, including government-initiated inquiries and audits
* Maintain knowledge of current and emerging laws, regulations and trends related to California employment and labor laws
* Report out to colleagues on proactive approaches to mitigating legal risk gleaned from litigation matters and facilitate Tesla’s ongoing compliance with applicable federal, state, and local labor and employment laws (FLSA, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FEHA, OFCCP, etc.)
* Lead in management of outside counsel handling employment litigation

### Qualifications

* Licensed attorney with 10-plus years experience in California litigation (state and federal court)
* Employment law and litigation experience at a law firm or government agency
* Experience defending PAGA actions and collective actions a plus
* Experience in employment defense litigation, including initial case assessment, strategy development, propounding and responding to discovery, drafting motions, mediation, arbitration, and court trials
* Ability to work efficiently with a client-service focus in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
* An entrepreneurial mindset and take active ownership of your areas of responsibility
* Quick and flexible learner: intellectually curious, open-minded, adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity and risk, and excited by dynamic change
* Adept at and comfortable making complex cost/benefit assessments
* Inspire trust, forge relationships quickly, and earn the confidence and cooperation of your business partners
* High standards, impeccable integrity and ethics, unquestionable good judgment, well-honed analytical skills
* Strong oral and written communications skills

### Compensation and Benefits

Tesla offers competitive pay and a wide range of benefits for full-time employees. These include:

* Two medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
* Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
* LGBTQ+ care concierge services
* 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
* Employee Assistance Program
* Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Tesla is looking for an experienced and qualified Senior Counsel, Employment Litigation to join their Legal & Government Affairs team. The role involves representing and defending Tesla in all aspects of employment-related litigation matters, including Title VII, FEHA, disability access and accommodation, employee benefits, harassment and discrimination, unfair labor practice charges, wage and hour claims, wrongful terminations, and reductions in force. This position can be located in CA, Austin or .

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in California litigation (state and federal court

Not Specified

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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, Employee Assistance Program, Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

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Represent and defend Tesla in all aspects of employment-related litigation matters, Factual investigation, Analyze complex legal and factual issues, Conduct extensive legal research, Independently develop, recommend and present defense strategies, Respond to complaints and other pleadings, Draft and file motions to compel arbitration, Propound and respond to discovery requests, Prepare and file motions, Appear in court, Represent Tesla at hearings, mediations, trials and arbitrations, Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial, Negotiate for the dismissal or resolution of cases, Respond to attorney demand letters and agency matters, Maintain knowledge of current and emerging laws, regulations and trends related to California employment and labor laws, Report out to colleagues on proactive approaches to mitigating legal risk, Facilitate Tesla’s ongoing compliance with applicable federal, state, and local labor and employment laws

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Qualification and Experience Licensed attorney with 10-plus years experience in California litigation (state and federal court), Employment law and litigation experience at a law firm or government agency

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