Counsel, Labor & Employment Litigation

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Litigation Counsel position offers an opportunity to represent SpaceX in litigation matters, primarily labor and employment disputes in the United States and internationally. The role may also cover consumer, contractual, commercial, and other legal disputes. The position is based onsite in Hawthorne, California; remote work is not considered. The attorney must be admitted in good standing to the bar of at least one U.S. state and must be willing to travel approximately 10% of the time and work extended hours and weekends as needed. To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
At least 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Experience litigating labor and employment disputes in California.
Admission in good standing to the bar of at least one U.S. state.
Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading labor and employment litigation in court, arbitration, and administrative proceedings such as EEOC or CRD matters.
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.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Prior experience representing high-growth companies, either in-house or through client relationships.
Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships with business groups and/or clients.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.

Responsibilities

Manage all facets of litigation, focusing on labor and employment disputes, with opportunities to handle consumer, contractual, commercial, and other legal disputes.
Conduct internal investigations.
Support discovery efforts and 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.

Benefits

Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Comprehensive medical coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave under company policy.