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Director of Legal, Government Contracts

SpaceX· Legal
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Washington, DCfull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Senior legal leader responsible for directing SpaceX’s government contracts program, managing a team of government contract professionals, and handling end-to-end government contracting activities (proposal development, negotiations, compliance with FAR/DFAR/OTAs) for relationships with government customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Support SpaceX’s relationship with government customers by building and maintaining relationships with government stakeholders, industry partners, and internal teams
  • Lead a team of government contract professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Manage contracts with government agencies (prime and subcontracts) such as NASA, DoD, FAA, and others
  • Oversee contract proposal process including bid preparation, cost/pricing analysis, and risk assessments to maximize win rates
  • Manage contract performance, modifications, disputes, complex legal issues, and audits
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for government contracting officers and auditors
  • Monitor changes in federal laws, regulations, and government policies; advise senior leadership on impacts and proactive measures
  • Prepare reports and metrics on contract performance, compliance status, and key risks for executive review

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • 10+ years in a combination of (i) managing government contracts cradle to grave and (ii) serving as legal counsel on government contracting issues
  • 5+ years in a people leadership role
  • Experience managing complex federal contracts in regulated industries (aerospace, defense, or technology)
  • Experience with classified contracts and security clearances

Skills

Required:Juris Doctor (JD)Government contracts managementLeadership and team management
Nice to have:Negotiation

Benefits

  • Equal Opportunity Employer; comprehensive compliance and ethics programs
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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