Commercial Counsel

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.COMMERCIAL COUNSELAs 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 servicesIdentify and mitigate legal risk by implementing appropriate processes, trainings, and controls for the supported SpaceX teamsProvide legal analyses of applicable laws, regulations, and industry practices, particularly related to the procurement of goods and servicesWork 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 resolutionManage SpaceX’s form Purchase Order and Standard Terms and ConditionsSupport continuous improvements of forms, policies, and processes to streamline and simplify procurements, including using AI and other technologies to improve efficiency and efficacyWork cross functionally with business teams across the company to analyze legal risks, devise creative solutions, and develop strong, trusted advisor relationshipsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school5+ years of legal experiencePREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Experience at a well-regarded law firmExperience as an in-house lawyer, ideally within the tech and/or manufacturing sectors and with direct contact with Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Facilities TeamsExperience providing legal advice related to commercial procurement transactions, including international transactions, and ideally with Fortune 1000 companiesExperience managing legal issues for a high-growth multinational companyExperience building and maintaining relationships with clients in various geographies and comfortable advising all levels of managementAbility to communicate effectively with business stakeholdersKnowledge of applicable regulatory issuesComfortability with and responsive to rapid developments and changes in direction as well as working with technologies and products and in practice areas without much precedenceThe ideal candidate is diligent and proactive and has demonstrated excellent legal and business judgment, technical acumen, communication skills, and strategic thinking, along with the ability to work independently and cross-functionallyADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. StateThis position is based in Washington, DC—though other SpaceX offices will be considered—and requires being onsite at a SpaceX office; remote work will not be consideredMust be able to work extended hours and weekends, as neededCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: Level 3: $190,000.00 - $255,000.00Your 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. Learn more about the ITAR here. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.