Commercial Counsel, Starlink Government Contracts

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school
• 4+ years of legal experience
• Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• short and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• paid parental leave
• various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• paid sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior