Commercial Counsel

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

8h•$190,000 - $255,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Commercial Counsel on the SpaceX Legal Team, you will enable SpaceX’s procurement of critical goods and services by providing legal review and solutions-based counseling to Supply Chain, Purchasing, Facilities and other cross-functional partners on complex legal and business issues in the United States and internationally.

Requirements

JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school
5+ years of legal experience
Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends, as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience at a well-regarded law firm
Experience as an in-house lawyer, ideally within the tech and/or manufacturing sectors and with direct contact with Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Facilities Teams
Experience providing legal advice related to commercial procurement transactions, including international transactions, and ideally with Fortune 1000 companies
Experience managing legal issues for a high-growth multinational company
Experience building and maintaining relationships with clients in various geographies and comfortable advising all levels of management
Ability to communicate effectively with business stakeholders
Knowledge of applicable regulatory issues
Comfortability with and responsive to rapid developments and changes in direction as well as working with technologies and products and in practice areas without much precedence
The ideal candidate is diligent and proactive and has demonstrated excellent legal and business judgment, technical acumen, communication skills, and strategic thinking, along with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, and review a range of commercial contracts, including purchase orders/agreements, service agreements, license agreements, long-term supply agreements, non-disclosure agreements , and other agreements related to the acquisition of goods and services
Identify and mitigate legal risk by implementing appropriate processes, trainings, and controls for the supported SpaceX teams
Provide legal analyses of applicable laws, regulations, and industry practices, particularly related to the procurement of goods and services
Work closely with Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Facilities Teams to provide legal counseling throughout all stages of the procurement lifecycle, including RFPs, RFQs, purchase agreements, license agreements and dispute resolution
Manage SpaceX’s form Purchase Order and Standard Terms and Conditions
Support continuous improvements of forms, policies, and processes to streamline and simplify procurements, including using AI and other technologies to improve efficiency and efficacy
Work cross functionally with business teams across the company to analyze legal risks, devise creative solutions, and develop strong, trusted advisor relationships