Counsel, Global Trade Compliance
SpaceX is seeking a Counsel for Global Trade Compliance to join its Legal team. This role involves providing expert legal guidance on export controls, sanctions, anti-corruption, and anti-boycott compliance across SpaceX's launch, satellite, and AI programs. The position is based in Hawthorne, California, and requires onsite presence; remote work is not considered.
The primary responsibilities include advising on the handling of export-controlled commodities, materials, software, technical data, and defense services under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The role also involves developing and improving global trade compliance policies, managing licenses and authorizations, engaging with federal regulators, leading investigations and audits, and implementing corrective actions. Collaboration with engineering and business teams is essential to ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, and related regulations.
Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school and have at least 3 years of experience in a corporate legal department or law firm, advising on U.S. federal regulatory matters, including export controls, sanctions, national security, or trade matters. Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. export laws and regulations, as well as U.S. economic sanctions, is required. Experience advising on multiple trade compliance disciplines, including non-U.S. export control laws (e.g., EU/UK), anti-bribery/anti-corruption, or anti-boycott laws and regulations, is preferred. Candidates must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. state.
The compensation package includes a base salary ranging from $200,000 to $255,000 annually, determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Additional benefits encompass long-term incentives, such as company stock or long-term cash awards, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks are also provided. Employees accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and are eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Paid sick leave is accrued pursuant to company policy.
SpaceX is committed to fostering a dynamic and innovative work environment. As a rapidly growing company, it offers opportunities for professional development and the chance to contribute to groundbreaking projects in the aerospace industry. Joining SpaceX means becoming part of a team dedicated to advancing space exploration and enabling human life on Mars.