Counsel, Labor & Employment Litigation

Bastrop, TX. Posted a month ago

The role

The Litigation Counsel will represent SpaceX in various litigation matters with a focus on labor and employment in the United States and internationally. The role involves managing litigation facets, conducting investigations, and mitigating legal risks.

What you will do

Manage all facets of litigation, with a focus on labor and employment 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

Required qualifications

JD from an ABA accredited law school
5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney
Experience litigating labor and employment disputes in California
Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time
Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State

Nice to have

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

Before you apply

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful, permanent resident, a Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or an Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizatio

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is more exciting than one where we are not.