Senior Employment Counsel at xAI

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">ABOUT xAI</span></strong></h3> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.</span></p></div><h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></h3> <ul> <li>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&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>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&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide legal counsel on employment separation matters, job classifications, background checks, and recruiting&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Draft training, comment on training, and provide select training to people leaders&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Responsible for OFCCP compliance reports and similar filings&nbsp;</li> <li>Advise Benefits on compliance with relevant law, and review and provide comments on contracts for company benefits&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Monitor labor, employment, and benefits law developments and advise HR and management of recommended changes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Own drafting and updating Employee Handbook</li> <li>Manage other projects as required or assigned</li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</span></h3> <ul> <li>JD from an ABA accredited school&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>10+ years of employment law experience&nbsp;</li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</span></h3> <ul> <li>Excellent academic record at top tier law school&nbsp;</li> <li>Relevant experience with a major law firm or corporation&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience with AAP preparation and/or OFCCP compliance evaluations&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience counseling clients with significant domestic manufacturing operations&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience counseling clients with significant international operations&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience with California employment law&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated skill in providing legal training to business team members (both course development and presentation)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner&nbsp;</li> <li>Capacity to focus on diverse projects with rapidly changing priorities&nbsp;</li> <li>Solution-oriented thinking and communication&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong problem-solving skills&nbsp;</li> </ul> <h3>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</h3> <ul> <li>Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time&nbsp;</li> <li>Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State</li> <li>This position is based in Palo Alto, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered</li> <li>Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed</li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">$176,000 - $264,000 USD</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short &amp; long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.</span></p> <h3><strong>ITAR REQUIREMENTS:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&amp;sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987">here</a>.&nbsp;</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our&nbsp;</em><em><a href="https://x.ai/legal/recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Recruitment Privacy Notice</a>.</em></p></div>