Senior Employment Counsel

SpaceXAI; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 176,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical insurance

Vision and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

SpaceXAI is seeking an experienced Employment Counsel to lead compliance for state and federal employment laws. You will partner with HR to shape policies, training, and audits to protect the company and its workforce.

The role emphasizes OFCCP reporting, benefits compliance, contract reviews, and updating the Employee Handbook, while coordinating with leadership to address evolving regulations from Bastrop, TX. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school required.
• Minimum 10 years of employment law experience.
• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time.
• On-site in Bastrop, TX; remote work not offered.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for SpaceXAI's compliance program for state and federal employment laws, such as meal period and rest breaks, bonus and benefits, timekeeping and payroll, discrimination, and harassment.
• Work with HR to develop policies and procedures on accommodations, leaves of absence, onboarding, and drug/alcohol programs.
• Conduct regular audits of the compliance program, policies, and procedures and drive corrective actions.
• Provide legal counsel on employment separation matters, job classifications, background checks, and recruiting.
• Draft training and provide select training to people leaders.
• Responsible for OFCCP compliance reports and similar filings.
• Advise Benefits on compliance with relevant law and review contracts for company benefits.
• Monitor labor, employment, and benefits law developments and advise HR and management.
• Own drafting and updating Employee Handbook.
• Manage other projects as required or assigned.

Skills

Legal training delivery

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited school

10+ years employment law experience

Job description

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for SpaceXAI's compliance program for state and federal employment laws, such as meal period and rest breaks, bonus and benefits, timekeeping and payroll, discrimination, and harassment
• Work closely with HR and other organizations to develop policies and procedures on employment matters affecting the Company, including accommodations, leaves of absence, onboarding, and drug and alcohol program
• Conduct regular audits of SpaceXAI's compliance program, policies, and procedures and work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and track implementation of corrective actions
• Provide legal counsel on employment separation matters, job classifications, background checks, and recruiting
• Draft training, comment on training, and provide select training to people leaders
• Responsible for OFCCP compliance reports and similar filings
• Advise Benefits on compliance with relevant law, and review and provide comments on contracts for company benefits
• Monitor labor, employment, and benefits law developments and advise HR and management of recommended changes
• Own drafting and updating Employee Handbook
• Manage other projects as required or assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• JD from an ABA accredited school
• 10+ years of employment law experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent academic record at top tier law school
• Relevant experience with a major law firm or corporation
• Experience with AAP preparation and/or OFCCP compliance evaluations
• Experience counseling clients with significant domestic manufacturing operations
• Experience counseling clients with significant international operations
• Experience with California employment law
• Demonstrated skill in providing legal training to business team members (both course development and presentation)
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner
• Capacity to focus on diverse projects with rapidly changing priorities
• Solution-oriented thinking and communication
• Strong problem-solving skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel up to 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 Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$176,000 - $264,000 USD

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 ITARhere.

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