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<b>Job Category</b>
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Legal & Government Affairs
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<b> Location</b>
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Palo Alto, California
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<b> Req. ID</b>
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226893
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<b> Job Type</b>
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Full-time
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Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program
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What to Expect
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Tesla is looking for an experienced litigation attorney and eDiscovery specialist to join the IP Litigation team within our fast-paced Legal Department. The Sr. Counsel will oversee all eDiscovery in connection with Tesla’s IP-related litigation matters, including patent, trade secret, and trademark cases. Just like some law firms act as national discovery counsel to certain of their clients, you will be national discovery counsel to Tesla as we defend litigation and promote Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy and zero-emission transportation.
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</div> What You’ll Do
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<li>Represent Tesla in all aspects of IP-related litigation matters, particularly relating to discovery</li>
<li>Consult on and engage in eDiscovery meet and confers regarding search terms, metadata, use and parameters for predictive coding, etc.</li>
<li>Consult on and/or prepare responses to Discovery, Protective Orders, all front-end discovery-related stipulations, and motions to compel</li>
<li>Oversee all aspects of document review including application of carefully curated coding panels on voluminous document collections</li>
<li>Identify and select documents and data critical to Tesla’s IP litigations, including for purposes of discovery compliance, case analysis, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation</li>
<li>Keep abreast of case law, federal, state and local rules, and other statutory developments impacting discovery, ESI, etc.</li>
<li>Possess a thorough understanding of: ESI Protocols, Production Orders, Protective Orders, and all front-end discovery-related stipulations</li>
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<li>JD Degree from an ABA accredited law school and a member of a state bar</li>
<li>6-10 years of experience actively litigating matters and managing intensive eDiscovery projects, including initial case assessment, strategy development, responding to discovery, overseeing all aspects of eDiscovery, and conducting witness interviews for case-specific document collections.. Less years of experience will be considered for the right, enthusiastic candidate with stellar eDiscovery intellect</li>
<li>Preferably, IP litigation experience, specifically relating to the automotive/transportation and/or energy sectors.</li>
<li>Ability to exercise business and legal judgment with strong problem-solving, research, and project management skills and ability to work closely with business (engineers and other non-lawyers)</li>
<li>Clear and concise communication style, both in writing and verbally</li>
<li>A quick and flexible learner: intellectually curious, open-minded, adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity and risk, and excited by dynamic change</li>
<li>Inspire trust, forge relationships quickly, and earn the confidence and cooperation of your business partners</li>
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Compensation and Benefits
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Benefits
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<br> Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
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<li>Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction</li>
<li>Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits</li>
<li>Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution</li>
<li>Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA</li>
<li>Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)</li>
<li>LGBTQ+ care concierge services</li>
<li>401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits</li>
<li>Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays</li>
<li>Back-up childcare and parenting support resources</li>
<li>Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance</li>
<li>Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs</li>
<li>Tesla Babies program</li>
<li>Commuter benefits</li>
<li>Employee discounts and perks program</li>
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Expected Compensation
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<br> $172,000 - $431,640/annual salary, depending on level + cash and stock awards + benefits<br> <br> 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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<br> 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.
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Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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