SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
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 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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney
- Experience litigating labor and employment disputes in California
- 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 Palo Alto, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
More about this 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 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.
- 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
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney
- Experience litigating labor and employment disputes in California
- Experience leading litigation of labor and employment matters,...
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