Sr. Counsel, Labor & Employment Litigation

Spacex; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Counsel, Labor & Employment Litigation to represent the business in a range of litigation matters in the US and internationally, with a focus on labor and employment disputes.

The role requires a JD, 7+ years of experience, and proven leadership in litigation, including court, arbitration, and EEOC/NLRB contexts; strong written and verbal communication; ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

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

Labor & Employment Litigation

First/Second Chair Trial Experience

Cross-functional collaboration

In-house or client relationships

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

the company 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 the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

SR. COUNSEL, LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION

The Sr. Litigation Counsel position offers a unique opportunity to represent the the company 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
• 7+ years of experience as a practicing attorney
• Experience litigating labor and employment disputes

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience leading litigation of labor and employment matters, including in court, arbitration, and administrative proceedings (e.g., EEOC, NLRB)
• 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