Let’s get started
By clicking ‘Next’, I agree to the Terms of Service
and Privacy Policy, and consent to receive emails from Rise
Jobs / Job page
Counsel, Litigation image - Rise Careers
Job details

Counsel, Litigation - job 1 of 2

SpaceX, a private aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company focused on enabling human life beyond Earth, is seeking a Litigation Counsel to represent the company in a broad range of domestic and international disputes. The role requires a litigation-focused attorney with courtroom and arbitration experience who can lead investigations, manage discovery and pleadings, direct litigation strategy, and collaborate across business groups to mitigate legal risk.

Skills

  • Trial and arbitration experience
  • Civil discovery and e-discovery management
  • Internal investigations and interviewing
  • Drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs
  • Settlement negotiation and mediation
  • Client counseling and cross-functional collaboration
  • Strong written and oral advocacy
  • Bar admission and courtroom practice

Responsibilities

  • Manage all facets of labor/employment, consumer, contractual, commercial, and other legal disputes, including third-party discovery
  • Conduct internal investigations and advise on investigatory strategy
  • Draft and review discovery requests/responses, pleadings, briefs, and related litigation documents
  • Direct litigation strategy, negotiate settlements, and manage outside counsel
  • Participate in trials, arbitration hearings, and in-court proceedings as needed
  • Provide lessons-learned feedback to mitigate legal risks and implement controls
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with business teams and stakeholders
  • Travel up to 10% and work extended hours/weekends when required

Education

  • JD from an accredited law school (top-tier preferred)
  • Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. state
  • Judicial clerkship experience (preferred)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Retirement savings/401(k) or similar retirement benefits
  • Equity participation or ownership opportunities (typical for private company)
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Flexible employee assistance and wellness resources
To read the complete job description, please click on the ‘Apply’ button
SpaceX Glassdoor Company Review
3.8 Glassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star icon Glassdoor star icon Glassdoor star icon
SpaceX DE&I Review
No rating Glassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star icon
CEO of SpaceX
SpaceX CEO photo
Elon Musk
Approve of CEO

Average salary estimate

$187500 / YEARLY (est.)
min
max
$145000K
$230000K

If an employer mentions a salary or salary range on their job, we display it as an "Employer Estimate". If a job has no salary data, Rise displays an estimate if available.

Similar Jobs
Photo of the Rise User
Posted 14 hours ago
Mission Driven
Social Impact Driven
Passion for Exploration
Reward & Recognition

SpaceX seeks a Mechanical Engineer (Facilities) to own design and analysis of campus fluid and HVAC systems, ensuring manufacturability and operational reliability across the Hawthorne site.

Photo of the Rise User
Mission Driven
Social Impact Driven
Passion for Exploration
Reward & Recognition

Lead the mechanical design and packaging of flight-critical avionics and sensor hardware at SpaceX, delivering reliable, lightweight solutions for extreme launch and space environments.

Photo of the Rise User

McWane Ductile is hiring an Environmental Compliance Specialist to manage air permitting, emissions reporting, and regulatory compliance at its Phillipsburg heavy-industrial facility.

Photo of the Rise User
Oscar Health Hybrid Los Angeles, California, United States
Posted 16 hours ago

Join Oscar's Corporate Compliance team as a Senior Analyst, Privacy to lead PHI/PII incident investigations and help strengthen privacy controls across a growing health-tech company.

Photo of the Rise User

Lead enterprise and broker-dealer compliance at F&G as the Chief Compliance Officer, driving regulatory strategy, AML oversight, and a culture of accountability across the organization.

Photo of the Rise User
Posted 12 hours ago

Experienced litigation and issue-advocacy attorney needed to develop and lead legal strategies for a social-impact boutique firm operating at the nexus of law, policy, and communications.

Photo of the Rise User

Veros Credit is hiring a Sr. Fraud Investigator/Loss Mitigation Analyst to investigate auto loan fraud, support recovery efforts, and strengthen prevention across a national portfolio.

Photo of the Rise User
Posted 24 hours ago

Serve as Lead Auditor/Supervisor at DCAS to manage and perform complex vendor, financial and operational audits, supervise auditors, and deliver audit findings and corrective-action recommendations to senior leadership.

Photo of the Rise User
City and County of San Francisco Hybrid San Francisco International Airport , San Francisco , CA , United States
Posted 7 hours ago

SFO is hiring a Risk and Compliance Manager to lead enterprise risk, insurance procurement, compliance auditing and safety programs for a large international airport operation.

Bush & Bush Law Group is hiring a Senior Litigation Trial Paralegal to support complex personal injury litigation and trial work at their Irving, TX office.

Photo of the Rise User
Posted 3 hours ago

Serve as a Special Education Attorney at OATH, handling settlement negotiations, legal research and drafting, and case management for impartial IDEA and Section 504 hearings in New York City.

Photo of the Rise User
Posted 23 hours ago

The Brooklyn Borough President’s Office is hiring a New York State Bar-admitted General Counsel to advise leadership, oversee contracts and FOIL, serve as Privacy Officer, and supervise the Counsel Office.

Photo of the Rise User
Posted 23 hours ago

Enveda is hiring a remote Contracts Specialist to manage and negotiate biotech and clinical agreements that support rapid drug discovery and corporate governance.

Oregon Hybrid Hillsboro | DHS | Elam Young Parkway 5240
Posted 10 hours ago

Serve with the Oregon Department of Human Services as an Adult Foster Home Licensor, conducting inspections, licensing, and monitoring to ensure safe, compliant care in adult foster homes.

PAE Hybrid US-CA-San Diego
Posted 19 hours ago

Amentum seeks a proactive EHS Compliance Manager to oversee high-hazard safety, compliance programs, training, and incident response at its La Jolla pharmaceutical R&D site.

SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

94 jobs
MATCH
Calculating your matching score...
BADGES
Badge Future MakerBadge Office VibesBadge Work&Life BalanceBadge Rapid Growth
CULTURE VALUES
Mission Driven
Social Impact Driven
Passion for Exploration
Reward & Recognition
FUNDING
SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT
TEAM SIZE
SALARY RANGE
$145,000/yr - $230,000/yr
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time, onsite
DATE POSTED
August 23, 2025
Risa star 🔮 Hi, I'm Risa! Your AI
Career Copilot
Want to see a list of jobs tailored to
you, just ask me below!