The posting, in SpaceX's own words
archived Sep 9, 2026SpaceX 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. SR. COMMERCIAL COUNSEL, STARLINK Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, is delivering low-latency broadband internet worldwide. As a Sr. Commercial Counsel, you will be providing legal review and solutions-based counseling to cross-functional partners on a wide variety of complex legal and business issues in the United States and internationally.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of 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 Identify and mitigate legal risk by implementing appropriate processes, trainings, and controls for the Starlink enterprise sales team, product and growth team and customer support team Provide legal analyses of applicable laws, regulations and industry guidance, particularly in areas of consumer protection and telecommunication laws Work closely with growth and product teams to provide legal counseling throughout all stages of the product lifecycle, including new product development and offerings, product launches, updates, changes, and end-of-life Manage Starlink’s terms of service for residential and business products and services, globally Support continuous improvements of forms, policies, and processes to help streamline and simplify deals and product/service terms Work cross functionally with business teams across the company to analyze legal risks, devise creative solutions, and develop strong, trusted advisor relationships
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school 8+ years of legal experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience at a well-regarded law firm Experience as an in-house lawyer ideally within the tech industry and with direct contact with product and sales teams Experience managing legal issues for a high-growth multinational company Experience providing legal advice related to commercial technology transactions, ideally internationally and ideally with Fortune 1000 companies Experience negotiating contracts with international governments and multi-lateral intergovernmental entities Experience building and maintaining relationships with clients based in various geographies and comfortable advising all levels of management Able to communicate effectively with business stakeholders Knowledge of consumer protection and regulatory issues The ideal candidate is comfortable 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 Diligent and proactive, ideal candidate has demonstrated excellent legal and business judgment, technical acumen, communication skills, and strategic thinking, along with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State This position is based in Hawthorne, CA (near Los Angeles) and requires being onsite - remote work not considered Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Pay Range:
Level 3: $235,000.00 - $290,000.00 Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock 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.