Counsel, Claims & Insurance Coverage

Tesla Insurance is seeking an experienced Claims & Coverage Counsel to join our innovative, fast-growing automobile insurance business. This position will report to the Managing Counsel and have primary responsibility for assisting the Claims Department with evaluating and resolving complex pre-litigation claims and advising on compliance and coverage issues. You will also help draft policies and forms and be a critical partner and legal resource for various compliance and risk mitigation initiatives as we continue to expand our footprint with our leading telematics-based product. Candidates must be execution-oriented, have excellent analytical skills, and be able to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

• 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

• Admitted to practice law in California; admission in other states a plus
• 5+ 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

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