Senior Employment Counsel

xAI•Palo Alto, CA

3d•$176,000 - $264,000•Onsite

About The Position

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

Requirements

JD from an ABA accredited school
10+ years of employment law experience
Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State

Nice To Haves

Excellent academic record at top tier law school
Relevant experience with a major law firm or corporation
Experience with AAP preparation and/or OFCCP compliance evaluations
Experience counseling clients with significant domestic manufacturing operations
Experience counseling clients with significant international operations
Experience with California employment law
Demonstrated skill in providing legal training to business team members (both course development and presentation)
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner
Capacity to focus on diverse projects with rapidly changing priorities
Solution-oriented thinking and communication
Strong problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Responsible for xAI’s compliance program for state and federal employment laws, such as meal period and rest breaks, bonus and benefits, timekeeping and payroll, discrimination, and harassment
Work closely with HR and other organizations to develop policies and procedures on employment matters affecting the Company, including accommodations, leaves of absence, onboarding, and drug and alcohol program
Conduct regular audits of xAI’s compliance program, policies, and procedures and work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and track implementation of corrective actions
Provide legal counsel on employment separation matters, job classifications, background checks, and recruiting
Draft training, comment on training, and provide select training to people leaders
Responsible for OFCCP compliance reports and similar filings
Advise Benefits on compliance with relevant law, and review and provide comments on contracts for company benefits
Monitor labor, employment, and benefits law developments and advise HR and management of recommended changes
Own drafting and updating Employee Handbook
Manage other projects as required or assigned