Sr. Counsel, Labor & Employment Litigation at SpaceX · LumiJobs
Remote
senior
$245k–$305k
H1B: no
SpaceX Sr. Counsel, Labor & Employment Litigation at SpaceX manages labor and employment litigation matters and conducts internal investigations. The role includes directing litigation strategy and negotiating settlements.
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
Qualification
JD from an ABA accredited law schoolADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required
JD from an ABA accredited law school
7+ years of experience as a practicing attorney
Experience litigating labor and employment disputes
Preferred
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
