Sr. Counsel, Labor & Employment Litigation

About the role

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. The Sr. 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

Qualifications

• 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 (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 based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered; must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Pay

Pay Range: Level 4: $245,000.00 - $305,000.00. Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX.

Benefits

• Eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock 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
• 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
• Various other discounts and perks
• Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation
• Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law