BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
- 5+ years of experience working with U.S. federal regulations in a corporate law department or law firm.
- Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of U.S. export laws and regulations.
- Experience developing strategy for export authorizations and drafting and managing approval of such authorizations.
- Experience drafting advisory opinion or other legal opinion requests to the U.S. Department of State and other federal agencies.
- Experience working in or with the aerospace and/or the marine industry.
- Experience drafting legal opinions and correspondence to U.S. government agencies.
- Excellent academic credentials, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to travel approximately once per month.
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Cape Canaveral, FL area.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Counsel: $190,000.00 - $230,000.00/per year
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, stock options, 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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.