Sr. Counsel, Labor & Employment Litigation

SpaceX
Starbase, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience litigating labor and employment disputes and can work in a fast-paced environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 7+ years of labor and employment litigation experience and a track record of leading complex cases in court or arbitration
    — “Experience leading litigation of labor and employment matters, including in court, arbitration, and administrative proceedings”
  • Individuals who have worked with high-growth companies and can navigate evolving legal landscapes
    — “Prior experience—either in-house or through client relationships—representing high-growth companies”
  • Professionals adept at managing litigation strategy and mitigating legal risks in a dynamic environment
    — “Identify legal risks and mitigate them by designing and implementing controls”

Things to consider

  • This role requires in-person presence at Starbase, TX with no remote work options
    — “This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered”
  • The position mandates compliance with ITAR export regulations, limiting eligibility to specific U.S. residents
    — “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”
  • Candidates must be prepared for extended hours and potential weekend work
    — “Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to manage litigation strategy and lead complex cases in your resume and interviews
    — “direct litigation strategy; and negotiate settlements”
  • Demonstrate your knowledge of multiple labor and employment jurisdictions, including California, Texas, and Florida
    — “Specialized knowledge of California labor and employment law (Texas, Florida, Washington State also helpful)”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Successfully managed labor and employment disputes
  • Developed and implemented legal controls to mitigate risks
Typical background
7+ years of experience as a practicing attorneyExperience in labor and employment law

Skills & requirements

Required

LitigationLegal Risk ManagementDispute ResolutionLegal Compliance

Preferred

California Labor And Employment LawTexas Labor And Employment LawFlorida Labor And Employment LawWashington State Labor And Employment Law

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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 Starbase, TX 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 4: $245,000.00 - $305,000.00

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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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