Sr. Counsel, Labor & Employment Litigation

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

JD from an ABA accredited law school
7+ years of experience as a practicing attorney
Experience litigating labor and employment disputes
Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State

Nice To Haves

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

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
Negotiate settlements
Identify legal risks and mitigate them by designing and implementing controls