Tesla is seeking an experienced counsel to work on vehicle safety, compliance and homologation, government reporting, and supporting service and engineering. You will provide strategic policy and business development advice and counsel pertaining to Tesla’s business and products through existing and new regulatory regimes. Duties will include traditional functions such as monitoring, advice and counsel regarding new product development, general regulatory support, as well as strategic advising on policy development and advocacy associated with regulations affecting the automotive industry, including autonomous vehicles and ride-hailing. As Sr. Counsel, Regulatory, you will ensure compliance with applicable federal and state rules, regulations, and statutory requirements. You will also assist in the development of new laws and policy with those agencies and other entities. The role includes a combination of law, policy, and advocacy. At the direction of the company, the successful candidate works independently in performing legal and policy tasks that are broad in scope. Work location can be assigned to our Palo Alto, CA, Austin, TX, or Washington, DC, office. The Palo Alto location is preferred.

What You’ll Do

Advise on and directly support regulatory investigations and inquiries in all markets, interactions with regulators, and other reporting obligations (e.g., TREAD, CAFE, recall reporting, etc.)
Advise on and mitigate risk associated with compliance- and safety-related matters
Support and advise Homologation, Engineering, Service, and Autopilot departments in the development of new vehicles and prototypes, associated hardware and software, and related programs and business strategy
Advise on newly enacted laws relating to the automotive, autonomous vehicle and ride-hailing industries, as well as shape forward-looking policy on this subject matter
Make recommendations on complex legal problems and determine when a legal matter requires consultation or coordination with Tesla leadership, regulators, commercial organizations, and/or outside counsel

What You’ll Bring

Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active member of a state bar and in good standing
6-10+ years of experience in regulatory, government relations, and/or product liability
Ability to absorb and synthesize a wide variety of laws and regulations
Ability to exercise business and legal judgment with strong problem-solving, research, and project management skills, and work closely with the business
Preferably, experience working for an automaker, auto supplier, autonomous driving technology company, government safety agency, or law firm supporting the same
Preferably, having an engineering or technical background, and/or significant transportation or vehicle safety experience
Preferably, experience working for a ride-hailing transportation company, and/or significant experience advising on a ride-haling program, ride-hailing regulations and permitting requirements

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)
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

Expected Compensation

$172,000 - $318,000/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.

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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