Senior Employment Counsel

SpaceXAI is seeking a Senior Employment Counsel to oversee its compliance program for state and federal employment laws. The successful candidate will work closely with HR and other teams to develop policies and procedures, conduct audits, and provide legal counsel on employment matters.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement SpaceXAI's compliance program for state and federal employment laws, including meal periods, rest breaks, bonuses, benefits, timekeeping, and payroll
• Collaborate with HR and other teams to create policies and procedures on employment matters, such as accommodations, leaves of absence, onboarding, and drug and alcohol programs
• Conduct regular audits of the compliance program and work with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions
• Provide legal counsel on employment separation matters, job classifications, background checks, and recruiting
• Draft and update training materials, and provide training to people leaders
• Manage OFCCP compliance reports and similar filings
• Advise Benefits on compliance with relevant law and review contracts for company benefits
• Monitor labor, employment, and benefits law developments and advise HR and management on recommended changes
• Own drafting and updating of the Employee Handbook
• 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 a 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
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• 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 New York, NY, and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Compensation and Benefits:

• $176,000 - $264,000 USD
• Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.