Senior Labor & Employment Litigation Counsel

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Litigation Counsel focused on labor and employment matters to support the SpaceX business in the United States and internationally.

You will manage all facets of litigation, conduct internal investigations, support discovery, draft pleadings, and guide settlements while mitigating risk through controls and cross‑functional collaboration. The position is based in Hawthorne, CA on-site with about 10% travel; strong written and verbal communication and the ability to lead

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• 7+ years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Experience litigating labor and employment disputes.
• Experience leading labor and employment matters in court/arbitration/administrative proceedings (EEOC, NLRB).
• Strong written and verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage all facets of litigation, focusing on labor and employment disputes.
• Conduct internal investigations; support discovery; draft pleadings and briefs; direct litigation strategy; negotiate settlements.
• Identify legal risks and mitigate them by designing and implementing controls.

Skills

Labor and employment litigation

First/second chair trial

California labor law

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work in fast-paced env

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Litigation Counsel focused on labor and employment matters to support the SpaceX business in the United States and internationally.

You will manage all facets of litigation, conduct internal investigations, support discovery, draft pleadings, and guide settlements while mitigating risk through controls and cross‑functional collaboration. The position is based in Hawthorne, CA on-site with about 10% travel; strong written and verbal communication and the ability to lead