Commercial Counsel, Starlink Government Contracts

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of government contracts, intergovernmental agreements, NGO/international organization arrangements and commercial agreements, including revenue-generating contracts, service terms, and complex commercial agreements related to the sale of satellite internet and satellite-to-mobile connectivity, including backhaul, enterprise, retail, resale, aviation, and maritime business verticals
• Lead Starlink’s engagements with foreign governments, foreign Ministries of Defense (MODs), foreign non-governmental agencies and organizations, and multilateral institutions
• Provide expert legal analyses of applicable laws and regulations, including foreign procurement regulations, telecommunications laws, and consumer protection
• Identify and mitigate relevant legal and regulatory risk by implementing processes, trainings, and controls
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business teams, analyzing legal, compliance, and geopolitical risks, and developing creative yet compliant solutions for government and institutional opportunities

Requirements

• JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school
• 4+ years of legal experience

Qualifications

• Experience drafting, negotiating, and administering government contracts with foreign government agencies, including foreign Ministries of Defense (MODs), and/or with international organizations
• Familiarity with U.S. and/or international government procurement regulations/processes, including compliance requirements, representations and certifications, flow-down clauses, and subcontract management
• Experience at a well-regarded law firm or as in-house counsel supporting contracting in the technology, aerospace, satellite, or telecommunications sectors, ideally to include contracts with government entities
• Strong background negotiating complex agreements with foreign government agencies, including foreign MODs, NGOs, and multilateral institutions
• Experience providing legal advice on commercial technology transactions while bridging U.S. and foreign government contracting requirements with commercial needs
• Demonstrated success managing legal issues for a high-growth multinational company operating in regulated government markets
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with government customers, procurement officials, and internal stakeholders across various geographies and levels of management
• Knowledge of export controls, sanctions, telecommunications law, and consumer protection issues
• Ability to communicate effectively and translate complex regulatory concepts for business, technical, and government audiences

Additional Requirements

• Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA (near Los Angeles) and requires being onsite — remote work not considered
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Range: Counsel: $190,000.00 - $245,000.00
• Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
• Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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.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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.