Labor & Employment Litigation Counsel — Trial Leader

SpaceX; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SpaceX in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a Counsel for Labor & Employment Litigation to handle U.S. and international matters.

You will manage all facets of litigation, conduct internal investigations, support discovery, draft pleadings, and guide strategy in a fast-paced environment. Basic qualifications include a JD from an ABA‑accredited law school, 5+ years as a practicing attorney, and direct experience with labor and employment disputes in California.

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, focusing on labor and employment disputes with potential expansion to other matters.
• Conduct internal investigations; support discovery; draft and review pleadings; direct litigation strategy; negotiate settlements.
• Identify legal risks and mitigate them by designing and implementing controls.

Skills

Labor & Employment Litigation

Trial Experience (First/Second Chair)

California Labor Law

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

SpaceX in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a Counsel for Labor & Employment Litigation to handle U.S. and international matters.

You will manage all facets of litigation, conduct internal investigations, support discovery, draft pleadings, and guide strategy in a fast-paced environment. Basic qualifications include a JD from an ABA‑accredited law school, 5+ years as a practicing attorney, and direct experience with labor and employment disputes in California.