Commercial Counsel, Supply Chain

About the role

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As a Commercial Counsel on the SpaceX Legal Team, you will enable SpaceX’s procurement of critical goods and services by providing legal review and solutions‑based counseling to Supply Chain, Purchasing, Facilities and other cross‑functional partners on complex legal and business issues in the United States and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and review a range of commercial contracts, including purchase orders/agreements, service agreements, license agreements, long‑term supply agreements, non‑disclosure agreements, and other agreements related to the acquisition of goods and services.
• Identify and mitigate legal risk by implementing appropriate processes, trainings, and controls for the supported SpaceX teams.
• Provide legal analyses of applicable laws, regulations, and industry practices, particularly related to the procurement of goods and services.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Facilities Teams to provide legal counseling throughout all stages of the procurement lifecycle, including RFPs, RFQs, purchase agreements, license agreements and dispute resolution.
• Manage SpaceX’s form Purchase Order and Standard Terms and Conditions.
• Support continuous improvements of forms, policies, and processes to streamline and simplify procurements, including using AI and other technologies to improve efficiency and efficacy.
• Work cross‑functionally with business teams across the company to analyze legal risks, devise creative solutions, and develop strong, trusted advisor relationships.

Basic Qualifications

• J.D. or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of legal experience.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience at a well‑regarded law firm.
• In‑house lawyer experience, ideally within the tech and/or manufacturing sectors with direct contact with Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Facilities Teams.
• Providing legal advice related to commercial procurement transactions, including international transactions, preferably with Fortune 1000 companies.
• Managing legal issues for a high‑growth multinational company.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients in various geographies and comfortable advising all levels of management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with business stakeholders.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory issues.
• Comfortable with rapid developments, changes in direction, and working with technologies and products in practice areas without significant precedent.
• Demonstrated excellent legal and business judgment, technical acumen, communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to work independently and cross‑functionally.

Additional Requirements

• Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State.
• Position is based in Redmond, WA (other SpaceX offices may be considered); onsite work required, remote work not considered.
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends, as needed.

Pay

Level 3: $190,000 – $255,000. Base salary is determined case‑by‑case based on job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Long‑term incentives (company stock or cash awards) and potential discretionary bonuses.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock purchase.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various discounts and perks.
• Three weeks of paid vacation.
• 10 + paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

ITAR Requirements

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.