xAI· Legal· Palo Alto, CA
Senior Employment Counsel
Comp$176,000 – $264,000
Classified Tasks (10)
Automate 0%Augment 70%Human-Only 30%
Augment (7)
AI assists, human decides
Collaborate with HR and other organizations to develop policies and procedures on employment matters including accommodations, leaves of absence, onboarding, and drug and alcohol programs.
operational
Conduct regular audits of the compliance program, policies, and procedures and develop and track implementation of corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
analytical
Draft, review, and deliver training to people leaders on employment law and compliance topics.
communication
Prepare and manage OFCCP compliance reports and similar filings.
administrative
Advise Benefits on legal compliance and review and comment on contracts for company benefits.
operational
Monitor labor, employment, and benefits law developments and advise HR and management on recommended changes.
analytical
Draft and update the Employee Handbook.
administrative
Human-Only (3)
Requires human judgment
Manage xAI’s compliance program for state and federal employment laws, including meal and rest breaks, bonuses and benefits, timekeeping and payroll, discrimination, and harassment.
operational
Provide legal counsel on employment separation matters, job classifications, background checks, and recruiting.
operational
Manage other projects as required or assigned.
operational
Job description
ABOUT xAI xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. 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. 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. RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 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 Palo Alto, CA and requir