Sr. Counsel, Labor & Employment Litigation

Sr. Counsel, Labor & Employment Litigation

Location: Hawthorne, CA.

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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.
• 7+ years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Experience litigating labor and employment disputes.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 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 (experience in 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.
• Position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite – remote work not considered.
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: Level 3: $235,000.00 – $290,000.00. Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. Potential eligibility for long‑term incentives, company stock or long‑term cash awards, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 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. Employees accrue three weeks of paid vacation and are eligible for ten or more paid holidays per year. Paid sick leave is provided pursuant to company policy.

Required citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. and eligibility to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State to comply with export regulations (U.S. Government EXPORT regulations).

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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