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Claims Counsel, Insurance Services
Job Description
Claims Counsel, Insurance Services Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Utah, Draper Sep 10, 2026
What to Expect
This position will be embedded within a claims operations center and primarily assist the Claims Department with evaluating and resolving complex litigated and non-litigated claims, and advise on coverage issues. This position will also facilitate the management of litigated maters handled by outside counsel, and may also be called upon to occasionally handle non-complex litigation prior to referral to outside counsel. Candidates must have a strong litigation background, be execution-oriented, have excellent analytical skills, and be able to operate independently and at high volume. What You'll Do
Draft reservations of rights and denial letters for complex claims, and assist with compliance with preservation demands, subpoenas and other discovery requests
Keep abreast of legal trends and regulatory developments to identify the potential impact to Tesla's business
Conduct legal research for internal business clients and provide clear, concise, accurate and actionable legal advice
Strategize on processes and procedures for effective, consistent handling of matters and assist with the development and delivery of training programs
Collaborate with outside counsel to ensure consistent and effective handling of litigated matters
Play a key role in negotiating resolution of complex litigated and non-litigated matters, including high-exposure claims, policy limit demands, and matters alleging insurance "bad faith"
Take remote EUOs, handle some non-complex UM arbitrations/litigation and prepare witnesses for deposition What You'll Bring
Admitted to practice law in CA and/or experience handling CA litigation strongly preferred. Admission and experience handling litigation in TX, AZ, NV and FL also preferred
7+ years of experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department with significant experience handling insurance litigation and coverage issues
Experience with AVs, TNCs and commercial auto insurance a plus
Solid case evaluation abilities, critical thinking skills and the ability to translate complex 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
Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)