Corporate Counsel

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

60d•$190,000 - $245,000•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. CORPORATE COUNSEL As a Corporate Counsel, you will provide solutions-based counseling to multiple internal clients on a wide variety of complex legal and business issues.

Requirements

JD from an ABA-accredited law school
5+ years of corporate law experience
Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State
This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
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.

Nice To Haves

In-house counsel experience
Ability to register as in-house counsel in California
Experience working for a top-tier law firm
Experience representing mature private and public companies
Experience with securities law compliance
Experience with complex corporate structures and transactions
Ability to adapt and be responsive to rapid developments and changes in direction as well as work with technologies, products, and on novel legal issues

Responsibilities

Own securities law compliance, corporate governance matters, and board support
Modernize board processes, committee charters, and governance policies
Architect and implement compliance framework for securities laws and regulations (1933 Act, 1934 Act, Reg. D Offerings, Rule 701, insider trading and Blue Sky Compliance)
Collaborate with the Finance and Accounting teams regarding matters related to internal controls and audit compliance
Manage securities offerings, stock financings, resales of restricted securities, and related stockholder relations matters
Advise on equity compensation matters, including the administration of multiple equity incentive plans with stock options, RSUs, and restricted stock awards
Negotiate corporate transactions in close cooperation with the company’s in-house finance team
Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of commercial agreements

Benefits

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.
Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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