Counsel, Litigation

COUNSEL, LITIGATION 

The Litigation Counsel position offers a unique opportunity to represent the 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 accredited law school
• 4+ years of experience as a practicing attorney
• Experience litigating labor and employment disputes
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Professional experience working a judicial clerkship at a law firm, in-house and/or the Government 
• Experience leading litigation of labor and employment matters, including in court, arbitration, and administrative proceedings (e.g., EEOC, NLRB)
• 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 in-house experience or client relationships with 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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Counsel, Litigation: $190,000.00 - $230,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.