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COMMERCIAL COUNSEL, STARLINK 

Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, is delivering low-latency broadband internet worldwide. As a Commercial Counsel, you will be providing legal review and solutions-based counseling to cross-functional partners on a wide variety of complex legal and business issues in the United States and internationally.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of commercial agreements, including revenue-generating contracts, service terms, partnerships, and complex commercial agreements related to telecommuting, backhaul, enterprise, retail, resale, aviation and maritime business verticals
• Identify and mitigate legal risk by implementing appropriate processes, trainings and controls for the Starlink customer support team
• Provide legal analyses of applicable laws, regulations and industry guidance, particularly in areas of consumer protection and telecommunication laws
• Manage Starlink’s online terms of service for residential and business products and services, globally
• Support continuous improvements of forms, policies, and processes to help streamline and simplify deals and product/service terms
• 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
• 4+ years of  legal experience
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience at a well-regarded law firm
• Experience as an in-house lawyer ideally within the tech industry
• Experience managing legal issues for a high-growth multinational company
• Experience providing legal advice related to commercial technology transactions, ideally internationally and ideally with Fortune 1000 companies
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with clients based in various geographies and comfortable advising all levels of management
• Knowledge of consumer protection and regulatory issues outside of the United States
• The ideal candidate is comfortable with and responsive to rapid developments and changes in direction as well as working with technologies and products and in practice areas without much precedence
• Diligent and proactive, you have demonstrated excellent legal and business judgment, technical acumen, communication skills and strategic thinking, along with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    

Commercial Counsel: $190,000.00 - $230,000.00/per year    
    
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, stock options, 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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.