Counsel, Labor & Employment Litigation

SpaceX; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks an experienced Litigation Counsel focusing on labor and employment matters, with domestic and international exposure. The role requires JD and 5+ years’ practice, including California disputes. Based in Starbase, TX, on-site work is required, with travel ~10%.

You will lead discovery, investigations, and strategy across litigations, settlements, and cross-functional initiatives, helping SpaceX manage risk as it grows.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Experience litigating labor and employment disputes in California.

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 experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Trial experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

COUNSEL, LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION

The Litigation Counsel position offers a unique opportunity to represent the SpaceX business in a variety of litigation matters, with a focus on labor and employment, both in the United States and internationally.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney
• Experience litigating labor and employment disputes in California

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time
• Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State
• This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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