Senior Litigation Counsel, xAI
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Building artificial intelligence
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Building artificial intelligence
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
+ Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To build AI systems that can help humanity understand the world better.
Role
Who you are
- Ideally office-based, this role requires a seasoned attorney with deep litigation experience, exceptional judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in the New York, California, or Texas State Bar (in good standing)
- Minimum of 5+ years of litigation experience in high-stakes matters
- Proven track record of winning cases
- Exceptional brief-writing and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
What the job involves
- The Senior Litigation Counsel will litigate directly on behalf of the company, including drafting briefs and taking depositions, provide strategic legal advice, and represent X in disputes across various domains, including commercial litigation matters and class action lawsuits
- Litigate directly throughout all phases of litigation, including case strategy, motions, document discovery, depositions, trials, and appeals, in state and federal courts
- Provide counsel on litigation risks, advising internal stakeholders on legal strategy, settlements, and dispute resolution
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including compliance, policy, and product, to address legal issues impacting X’s platform and operations
- Oversee and coordinate with external counsel to ensure cost-effective and high-quality legal representation
- Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including pleadings, settlement agreements, and contracts
- Stay abreast of evolving legal and regulatory landscapes, particularly in technology, privacy, and free speech, to proactively mitigate risks
Our take
xAI is Elon Musk's venture into the world of artificial intelligence, and like all things Musk, it's going big. Its setting out to build AI that helps humanity understand the universe and its starting with Grok, its conversational AI chatbot already integrated into X (formerly Twitter). With access to real-time data and a powerful ecosystem of Musk-led companies, xAI is certainly pushing towards artificial general intelligence at serious scale.
Like all bold ventures, xAI has faced its share of controversy, from questions about regulation to the overlap across Musk's businesses. But fans are still seeing the bigger picture: an interconnected tech ecosystem where AI, social media, and space exploration feed into one another.
Recently, the company made headlines with its massive "Colossus" supercomputer project, powered by tens of thousands of Nvidia GPUs. While the data center's temporary power setup has faced environmental scrutiny, the scale of ambition is certainly undeniable. From launching tap-to-pay features on X to building one of the most powerful AI training systems on Earth, xAI is moving fast.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jan 2026
$20bn
SERIES E
Jul 2025
$5bn
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $37.1bn
Company 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
Company HQ
Downtown, Burlingame, CA
Leadership
Elon Musk
(Founder)Founder, Chairman, CEO, and CTO of SpaceX. CEO and Product Architect of Tesla. Chairman and CTO of X Corp, founder of the Boring Company, co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI, and president of the Musk Foundation.
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