Senior Employment Counsel

• Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence
• This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity
• We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission
• Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence
• Responsible for xAI’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 HR and other organizations to develop policies and procedures on employment matters affecting the Company, including accommodations, leaves of absence, onboarding, and drug and alcohol program
• Conduct regular audits of xAI’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
• Manage other projects as required or assigned

Benefits

• Health and wellness: Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Life and family: Life and AD&D insurance and fertility benefits to ensure our team’s well-being and peace of mind
• Flexible vacation: We work hard but avoid burn out. Take time off when you need it
• Visa sponsorship: We support international talent with visa sponsorship to join our team
• 401(k) plan: Retirement savings plan to secure your financial future- Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills
• They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates
• JD from an ABA accredited school
• 10+ years of employment law experience
• Experience counseling clients with significant international operations
• Capacity to focus on diverse projects with rapidly changing priorities
• Solution-oriented thinking and communication
• Relevant experience with a major law firm or corporation
• Experience counseling clients with significant domestic manufacturing operations
• Experience with AAP preparation and/or OFCCP compliance evaluations
• Excellent academic record at top tier law school
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner
• Experience with California employment law
• Demonstrated skill in providing legal training to business team members (both course development and presentation)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• 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 here