Counsel, Global Trade Compliance
SpaceX•Palo Alto, CA
•$190,000 - $245,000•Onsite
About The Position
In this role, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor for the SpaceXAI business on matters related to sanctions and export control compliance in the provision of frontier AI services. You will play a key role in building and streamlining trade compliance processes while providing practical, business-oriented guidance to internal stakeholders and the Legal team.
Requirements
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school
- 5+ years of trade compliance experience (specifically, sanctions and export controls)
- Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State
Nice To Haves
- Experience working as in-house counsel or for a top-tier law firm
- Experience advising on AI, machine learning, advanced computing, semiconductors, and other related dual-use software and technologies under U.S. export control regimes
- Proven ability to help design scalable compliance processes that leverage technology and AI tools to improve efficiency
- 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
- Provide expert advice on economic sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and export controls administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
- Manage sanctions and export control compliance documentation, including policies, procedures, trainings, dashboards, and metrics; oversee restricted party screening and due diligence requirements
- Support continuous improvements of forms, policies, and processes to help streamline and simplify and scale business for AI services and datacenter projects
- Advise business teams on sanctions and export control compliance terms in commercial contracts for AI services and procurement of equipment and services
- Coordinate with relevant U.S. government agencies and officials on export and sanctions matters
- Investigate potential matters of non-compliance with U.S. sanctions laws and export control laws; prepare internal investigation reports for senior management; oversee corrective actions
- Collaborate cross-functionally with business teams across the company to analyze legal risks, devise creative solutions, and develop strong, trusted advisor relationships
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
- Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
