Sr. Employment Counsel

Job title: Sr. Employment Counsel in USA at SpaceX
Company: SpaceX
Job description: 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. EMPLOYMENT COUNSELRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for SpaceX's compliance program for state and federal employment laws, such as meal period and rest breaks, bonus and benefits, timekeeping and payroll, discrimination, and harassment.
• Work closely with Human Resources and other organizations to develop policies and procedures on employment matters affecting the Company, including accommodations, leaves of absence, onboarding, drug and alcohol program.
• Conduct regular audits of SpaceX's compliance program, policies, and procedures and work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and track implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide legal counsel on employment separation matters, job classifications, background checks, and recruiting.
• Draft training, comment on training, and provide select training to people leaders
• Responsible for OFCCP compliance reports and similar filings
• Advise Benefits on compliance with relevant law, and review and provide comments on contracts for company benefits.
• Monitor labor, employment and benefits law developments and advise HR and management of recommended changes
• Own drafting and updating Employee Handbook
• Own immigration-related matters for the organization
• Manage other projects as required or assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• JD from an ABA accredited school
• 10+ years of employment law experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent academic record at top tier law school
• Relevant experience with a major law firm or corporation
• Experience with AAP preparation and/or OFCCP compliance evaluations
• Experience counseling clients with significant domestic manufacturing operations
• Experience counseling clients with significant international operations
• Experience with California employment law
• Demonstrated skill in providing legal training to business team members (both course development and presentation)
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner
• Capacity to focus on diverse projects with rapidly changing priorities
• Solution-oriented thinking and communication
• Strong problem-solving skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel up to 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 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:Sr. Employment Counsel: $235,000.00 - $290,000.00/per yearYour 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, stock options, 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, carryover, and use requirements of the law.ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR

.SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner 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.Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to .
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Location: USA
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