Counsel, Global Trade Compliance

The role

This person will serve as an attorney subject matter expert for export controls across SpaceX launch, satellite, and AI programs. They will provide support for global trade compliance matters and help oversee and improve global trade compliance policies and procedures.

What you will do

• Provide expert advice and guidance concerning requirements for handling export-controlled commodities, material, software, technical data, and defense services under ITAR and EAR
• Drive continuous growth and improvement for SpaceX's export compliance program
• Draft and update policies and procedures
• Partner with engineering teams on jurisdiction and classification determinations
• Support engagement with the Departments of State and Commerce
• Prepare and manage export and sanctions licenses and use of license exceptions and exemptions
• Lead investigations into potential matters of non-compliance with trade regulations
• Conduct and participate in internal compliance audits
• Develop strong, trusted advisor relationships with internal SpaceX business partners

Required qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• 3+ years of experience in a corporate legal department or law firm advising on U.S. federal regulatory matters, including export controls, sanctions, national-security or trade matters
• Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State

Nice to have

• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of U.S. export laws and regulations and U.S economic sanctions
• Experience advising on multiple trade compliance disciplines, including non-U.S. export control laws (e.g., EU/UK), anti-bribery/anti-corruption, or antiboycott laws and regulations
• Experience drafting advisory opinion or other legal opinion requests to the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Treasury, and other federal agencies
• Experience conducting and reviewing due diligence and providing legal risk analysis
• Experience leading or supporting internal compliance reviews and investigations
• Comfortable owning an ambiguous problem end-to end; takes initiative to find practical solutions

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 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

Before you apply

• Applicant must 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 the required authorizations from

About the company

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.