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Counsel, Global Trade Compliance

SpaceX· Legal and Environmental Operations - Starbase
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Starbase, TXfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Global Trade Compliance Counsel to serve as an attorney SME for export controls across SpaceX programs, lead Global Trade Compliance initiatives, and help oversee policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert advice and guidance concerning ITAR and EAR obligations for export-controlled commodities, material, software, technical data, and defense services
  • Drive growth and improvement of SpaceX’s export compliance program under ITAR/EAR; draft/update policies, close control gaps, and utilize technology tools to optimize compliance
  • Partner with engineering teams on jurisdiction and classification determinations for hardware, software, and technology used in rocket and satellite systems
  • Support engagement with the Departments of State and Commerce on regulator interpretations and required authorizations
  • Prepare and manage export and sanctions licenses and use of license exceptions and exemptions
  • Lead investigations into potential non-compliance, prepare investigation reports, implement corrective actions, and determine reporting requirements
  • Conduct and participate in internal compliance audits and support policy/procedure improvements
  • Develop strong trusted advisor relationships with internal SpaceX business partners

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

Skills

Required:Export controls (ITAR/EAR)Licensing (export licenses and license exceptions)
Nice to have:Regulatory liaison with government agencies
Last updated Sep 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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