- Hayward, California
About
Responsibilities
- Draft coverage opinions, reservations of rights, and denial letters for complex claims, and assist with compliance with subpoenas, preservation demands, and SIU matters
- Play a key role in negotiating resolution of claims pre-litigation, including complex, high-exposure claims and matters alleging insurance "bad faith"
- Collaborate with outside counsel to ensure consistent and effective handling of litigated matters
- Work across business and legal teams on claims compliance and risk management initiatives
- Strategize on processes and procedures for effective, consistent handling of claims in compliance with various state laws and assist with the development and delivery of compliance training programs
- Conduct legal research for internal business clients and provide clear, concise, accurate, and actionable legal advice
- Keep abreast of legal trends and regulatory developments to identify the potential impact to Tesla's business
Requirements
- Admitted to practice law in California; admission in other states a plus
- 7+ years of experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department with significant experience handling insurance litigation and coverage issues
- Excellent legal research & writing and communication skills
- Solid case evaluation abilities, critical thinking skills, and the ability to translate legal issues into clear and simple advice
- Able to learn on the job and be comfortable in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment where demands and priorities change rapidly
- Must be detail-oriented with outstanding organizational skills and the proven ability to multi-task while maintaining high-quality and performance
- Must be results-driven, have a strong sense of urgency, be business-minded, and able to effectively interact with, influence, and collaborate with other members of the organization
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- 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
- Expected Compensation
$172,000 - $282,000/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.
Languages
- English