Sr. Counsel, Labor & Employment Litigation

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 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 SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. COUNSEL, LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION

The Sr. Litigation Counsel position offers a unique opportunity to represent the SpaceX 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to travel approximately 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 Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 3: $235,000.00 - $290,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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 ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affir­mative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].