COUNSEL, LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION
The 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
- 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney
- Experience litigating labor and employment disputes in California
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 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
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 Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
- Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed