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.

COUNSEL, TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, is delivering low-latency broadband internet worldwide. As Telecommunications Counsel, you will help the business understand and navigate applicable laws and regulations in the United States and internationally.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advise the Starlink team on the laws, regulations, and policies that impact the business in the United States and foreign jurisdictions
• Analyze legal and regulatory risks, and communicate them to the business and technical teams to enable sound compliance decisions
• Develop tools for the legal, business, and technical teams to understand legal and regulatory requirements in multiple jurisdictions
• Monitor legal and policy developments to the Starlink business

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school
• 5+ years of experience with regulatory compliance matters in the telecommunications industry related to broadband and/or satellite services
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state or foreign jurisdiction

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Fluency in English and proficiency in at least one other language
• Knowledge of telecommunications business and regulatory issues outside of the U.S.
• Prior experience managing legal issues for a high-growth multinational company

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.