Sr. Counsel, Litigation

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. SR. COUNSEL, LITIGATION The Sr. Litigation Counsel will represent SpaceX in a variety of litigation matters, with a particular focus on state and local matters in Texas, and serve as a connection to the local Rio Grande Valley legal community and judiciary. RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage all facets of labor/employment, consumer, contractual, commercial, and other kinds of legal disputes, and third-party discovery Conduct internal investigations; direct litigation strategy; draft and review discovery requests/responses, pleadings, and briefs; participate in hearings and trials; and negotiate settlements Provide feedback from lessons learned through litigation to identify and mitigate legal risks and implement appropriate controls as needed Advise internal commercial and business teams on escalating pre-litigation disputes Deepen the Company’s relationships with local and state-level legal and civic communities BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: JD from an ABA-accredited law school 7+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, including law firm, in-house, and/or government experience Litigation experience, including trial/arbitration hearing and other “in-court” experience PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: First or second chair trial experience, primarily in Texas state and federal courts Graduation from a top tier law school with evidence of strong academic performance Professional experience that includes working as a judicial law clerk or litigation attorney within a highly regarded Texas or nationally recognized law firm and/or with a federal, state, or local government agency Significant experience in at least one of the following areas: construction and real estate litigation, commercial disputes, personal injury, environmental litigation, or other state regulatory matters 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 Strong relationships and stellar reputation within the Rio Grande Valley legal community, including through participation in local professional, community, government, and/or civic organizations Excellent written and verbal communication skills Bar membership in Texas ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay range: Sr. Counsel: $235,000.00 - $290,000.00/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 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryove