Sr. Counsel, Datacenter Development & Infrastructure

SpaceX • Bastrop, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Counsel to provide legal support for datacenter development and infrastructure projects, including spaceport and other advanced critical infrastructure projects as needed. The role advises on developing large-scale datacenter infrastructure and supporting utilities, including land acquisition and development, datacenter construction, on-site power generation, electrical transmission and distribution, gas pipelines and fuel systems, water and wastewater infrastructure, communications and fiber, transportation access, and worker accommodations.

The position drafts and negotiates real estate, utility, construction, engineering, procurement, and commercial agreements needed to bring projects online. It also advises on municipal, county, state, and federal regulatory requirements and works with internal stakeholders to brief regulators and permitting authorities.

The position is based onsite in Bastrop, Texas; remote work is not considered. Occasional travel to project sites and other offices for up to a week at a time is required, and extended hours or weekends may be needed.

Requirements

• JD or foreign equivalent from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active licensed attorney.
• At least 7 years of legal experience.
• Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. state.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites and different offices for a week at a time.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
• Must meet U.S. government export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

• At least 7 years of experience with real estate, land use, and/or large-scale power and utility infrastructure development, preferably including hyperscale datacenter or major industrial project development.
• Knowledge and/or experience with natural gas project development; power generation contracts and operations, including on-site turbine generation; gas pipeline and fuel supply agreements; power purchase agreements; utility interconnection processes; transmission planning; and mineral rights or surface use agreements.
• Familiarity with the Texas regulatory environment, including Public Utility Commission requirements, Texas Railroad Commission rules for oil and gas operations, and air and water permitting for power generation facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal guidance on developing large-scale datacenter infrastructure and supporting utilities, including land, construction, power generation, electrical infrastructure, pipelines, fuel systems, water and wastewater systems, communications, transportation access, and worker accommodations.
• Support spaceport and other advanced critical infrastructure development projects as needed.
• Draft and negotiate land purchases, easements, rights-of-way, leases, power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, fuel supply contracts, pipeline capacity agreements, and other real estate and commercial transaction documents.
• Advise on zoning, building and construction permits, environmental reviews, power generation and utility interconnections, pipeline development and safety, water rights and wastewater treatment, air permits, and related infrastructure requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to brief county, state, and federal regulators, including public utility commissions, environmental agencies, pipeline safety regulators, and permitting authorities.
• Negotiate construction contracts, engineering-procurement-construction agreements, vendor and supply contracts for datacenter buildout, power generation facilities, utility infrastructure, fuel procurement and delivery, and spaceport development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree