SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Counsel – Labor & Employment Litigation

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBastrop, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school is required.
At least five years of experience practicing as an attorney is required.
Experience litigating labor and employment disputes in California is required.
Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. state.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Must be willing to travel approximately 10% of the time.
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
The position is onsite in Bastrop, Texas; remote work is not considered.

Responsibilities

Manage all facets of litigation, focusing on labor and employment disputes, with opportunities to handle consumer, contractual, commercial, or other legal disputes.
Conduct internal investigations; support discovery efforts; draft and review discovery requests and responses, pleadings, and briefs; direct litigation strategy; and negotiate settlements.
Identify legal risks and mitigate them by designing and implementing controls.

Desired Qualifications

Experience leading litigation of labor and employment matters in court, arbitration, and administrative proceedings, including proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the California Civil Rights Department.
Meaningful first- or second-chair trial experience.
Specialized knowledge of California labor and employment law; knowledge of Texas, Florida, or Washington State law is also helpful.
Prior experience representing high-growth companies, either in-house or through client relationships.
Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships with other business groups or clients.
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.

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.

COUNSEL, LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION

The 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
5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney
Experience litigating labor and employment disputes in California

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience leading litigation of labor and employment matters, including in court, arbitration, and administrative proceedings (e.g., EEOC, CRD)
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 Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

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 [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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