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 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 xAI, 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.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:- 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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
