Commercial Counsel, Supply Chain
SpaceX· Legal
Hawthorne, CA$200k - $255kFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Commercial Counsel on SpaceX's Legal Team providing legal review and solutions-based counseling to Supply Chain, Purchasing, Facilities and cross-functional partners on procurement-related contracts, risk, and regulatory compliance in the US 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 SpaceX’s 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
Qualifications
- JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school
- 5+ years of legal experience
Skills
Required:Contract negotiationRegulatory and compliance analysis
Benefits
- Long-term incentives (company stock or long-term cash awards)
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- 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
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
- paid sick leave as per company policy
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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