Commercial Counsel, Starlink Government Contracts

Responsibilities

• 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
• Support continuous improvement of contract templates, policies, and processes to streamline U.S. and foreign government contracting cycles
• 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
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• 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
• Experience 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
• The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with rapid change, and demonstrates excellent legal, business, and strategic judgment
• 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
• COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
• Pay Range:
• Level 3: $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.
• ITAR REQUIR

Benefits

Additional Information

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 COUNSEL, STARLINK GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, is delivering low-latency broadband internet worldwide. As Commercial Counsel, you will provide high-impact legal review and strategic counseling on complex government contracting, international, and commercial matters in the United States and globally.

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