Commercial Counsel, Supply Chain

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

COMMERCIAL COUNSEL SUPPLY CHAIN

As a Commercial Counsel on the SpaceX Legal Team you will enable SpaceXs procurement of critical goods and services by providing legal review and solutions-based counseling to Supply Chain Purchasing Facilities and other cross-functional partners on complex legal and business issues in the United States and internationally.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft negotiate and review a range of commercial contracts including purchase orders/agreements service agreements license agreements long-term supply agreements non-disclosure agreements and other agreements related to the acquisition of goods and services
• Identify and mitigate legal risk by implementing appropriate processes trainings and controls for the supported SpaceX teams
• Provide legal analyses of applicable laws regulations and industry practices particularly related to the procurement of goods and services
• Work closely with Supply Chain Purchasing and Facilities Teams to provide legal counseling throughout all stages of the procurement lifecycle including RFPs RFQs purchase agreements license agreements and dispute resolution
• Manage SpaceXs form Purchase Order and Standard Terms and Conditions
• Support continuous improvements of forms policies and processes to streamline and simplify procurements including using AI and other technologies to improve efficiency and efficacy
• Work cross functionally with business teams across the company to analyze legal risks devise creative solutions and develop strong trusted advisor relationships

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school
• 5 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 and/or manufacturing sectors and with direct contact with Supply Chain Purchasing and Facilities Teams
• Experience providing legal advice related to commercial procurement transactions including international transactions and ideally with Fortune 1000 companies
• Experience managing legal issues for a high-growth multinational company
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with clients in various geographies and comfortable advising all levels of management
• Ability to communicate effectively with business stakeholders
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory issues
• Comfortable with and responsive to rapid developments and changes in direction as well as working with technologies and products and in practice areas without significant precedence
• The ideal candidate is diligent and proactive and 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 Redmond WAthough other SpaceX offices will be consideredand requires being onsite at a SpaceX office; remote work will not be considered
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 3: $200000.00 - $255000.00

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.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be 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.

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