Senior Labor & Employment Litigation Counsel (In-House)

SpaceX; Redmond; On-site; AUD 274,000 - 374,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Shuttle service

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Litigation Counsel to represent the business in labor and employment matters, with US and international exposure. The role involves managing all facets of disputes, conducting investigations, and shaping discovery and settlement strategies. Strong CA labor law knowledge and first/second chair trial experience are highly valued.

The position requires a JD from an ABA-accredited school, 5+ years as an attorney, and bar admission in at least one U.S. state.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Experience litigating labor and employment disputes in California.
• Experience leading litigation of labor and employment matters, including in court, arbitration, and administrative proceedings (e.g., EEOC, CRD).
• Meaningful first or second chair trial experience.
• Specialized knowledge of California labor and employment law (Texas, Florida, Washington State also helpful).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience—either in-house or through client relationships—representing high-growth companies.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships with other business groups and/or clients.
• Proven ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all facets of litigation, with a focus on labor and employment disputes but with opportunities to expand your portfolio to include consumer, contractual, commercial, or other kinds of legal disputes.
• Conduct internal investigations; support discovery efforts; draft and review discovery requests/responses, pleadings, and briefs; direct litigation strategy; and negotiate settlements.
• Identify legal risks and mitigate them by designing and implementing controls.

Skills

Litigation

Labor & Employment

Trial experience

Communication skills

Cross-functional

Education

J.D. (ABA)

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Litigation Counsel to represent the business in labor and employment matters, with US and international exposure. The role involves managing all facets of disputes, conducting investigations, and shaping discovery and settlement strategies. Strong CA labor law knowledge and first/second chair trial experience are highly valued.

The position requires a JD from an ABA-accredited school, 5+ years as an attorney, and bar admission in at least one U.S. state.