Sr. Counsel, Labor & Employment Litigation

Redmond, WA · Hawthorne · USD 245,000-305,000 · 7+ years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 14, 2026

At a glance

The Sr. Litigation Counsel will represent SpaceX in a variety of litigation matters, with a primary focus on labor and employment disputes.
This role involves managing litigation both in the United States and internationally, while offering opportunities to expand into consumer, contractual, and commercial legal areas.

Manage all facets of litigation, focusing on labor and employment disputes.
Expand portfolio to include consumer, contractual, commercial, or other legal disputes.
Conduct internal investigations.
Support discovery efforts.
Draft and review discovery requests, responses, pleadings, and briefs.
Direct litigation strategy.
Negotiate settlements.
Identify legal risks and mitigate them by designing and implementing controls.

JD from an ABA accredited law school.
7+ years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Experience litigating labor and employment disputes.
Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to meet ITAR requirements.

Experience leading litigation of labor and employment matters 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.
Knowledge of Texas, Florida, or Washington State labor and employment law.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Prior experience representing high-growth companies.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships.