Commercial Counsel, Starlink Government Contracts

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.

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
• 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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:
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.