<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;">About the Role</span></h3> <p>X is a dynamic technology platform dedicated to accelerating human connection, communication, and free expression. Our mission is to empower users worldwide to share ideas, engage in open discourse, and access real-time information. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Litigation Counsel to join our Legal team to support our mission by navigating complex legal challenges with strategic expertise.</p> <p>This role requires a seasoned attorney with deep litigation experience, exceptional judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You must have the ability to operate independently and work proactively.</p> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Responsibilities</span></h3> <ul> <li>Manage X’s litigation portfolio in close collaboration with outside counsel and various business and legal teams across the organization.</li> <li>Provide counsel on litigation risks, advising internal stakeholders on legal strategy, lawsuits, and dispute resolution.</li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including compliance, policy, and product, to address legal issues impacting X’s platform and operations.</li> <li>Oversee and coordinate with external counsel to ensure cost-effective and high-quality legal representation.</li> <li>Draft, review, and prepare court filings, including pleadings and affidavits. </li> <li>Coordinate with international teams to respond to government demands. </li> <li>Address Indian law enforcement requests, including those relating to disclosure of user information, content removal, and similar matters. </li> <li>Stay abreast of evolving legal and regulatory landscapes, particularly in technology, privacy, and free speech, to proactively mitigate risks.</li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Required Qualifications</span></h3> <ul> <li>At least 7+ years of post-qualification experience (as an attorney-at-law or Advocate) <strong>litigating in Indian courts, including in high-stakes matters. </strong></li> <li>Experience working in a law firm is preferred. </li> <li>Exceptional brief-writing and communication skills. </li> <li>Proven track record of winning cases. </li> <li>Experience with adversarial litigation involving the government or law enforcement agencies is a plus. </li> <li>Experience advising international, multinational, or global companies. </li> <li>Experience representing, or working in-house with, a global technology company is highly desirable. </li> <li>Successful track record of working collaboratively with colleagues around the world. </li> <li>Strong understanding of the legal issues around user-generated content, privacy, platform liability, content moderation, consumer laws, copyright, and regulatory compliance. </li> <li>Comfortable working in a company experiencing rapid growth, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. </li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our </em><em><a href="https://x.ai/legal/recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Recruitment Privacy Notice</a>.</em></p></div>