Senior Employment Counsel — Space Tech & HR Policy

Vast Space Llc.; Long Beach (CA); Presencial; USD 164.000 - 232.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Equity

Paid time off

Parental leave

Snacks

Descripción de la vacante

Vast Space Llc. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to serve as the primary employment-law advisor to the People Team and all business units. You will lead strategy, guidance, and compliance across CA wage/hour, leaves, hiring, and pay equity, enabling scalable people operations for a fast‑growing space company.

This full-time, exempt role is based in Long Beach, CA, with travel up to 15%. You will draft policies, support investigations, and partner with HR and leadership to manage risk while

Formación

• 5+ years in a legal role at a private company or law firm.
• JD with admission to practice law in a state bar and in-house California.
• Start-up/high-growth employment law experience.
• Familiarity with contingent workforce.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Advise on employment law for the People Team and all business units.
• Lead employment-law strategy, policy drafting, and compliance.
• Handle multi-state compliance and AI-use implications in the workplace.
• Support workplace investigations and training materials development.
• Assist with hiring documents and onboarding policies.

Conocimientos

5+ years legal exp

Employment law expertise

Strong problem solving

Verbal & written skills

Team player

Independent work

Educación

JD / Law degree

Bar admission (CA)

Descripción del empleo

Vast Space Llc. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to serve as the primary employment-law advisor to the People Team and all business units. You will lead strategy, guidance, and compliance across CA wage/hour, leaves, hiring, and pay equity, enabling scalable people operations for a fast‑growing space company.

This full-time, exempt role is based in Long Beach, CA, with travel up to 15%. You will draft policies, support investigations, and partner with HR and leadership to manage risk while