Sr. Counsel, Telecommunications

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. COUNSEL, TELECOMMUNICATIONS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work on global legal and regulatory matters relating to Starlink, SpaceX’s low earth orbit satellite broadband internet business
• Advise the Starlink team on domestic and international telecommunications laws, regulations, and policy
• Negotiate transactions relating to the Starlink business
• Draft policies and terms of service for consumer and enterprise customers
• Advise the company on domestic and international cybersecurity, privacy, lawful intercept, and data protection laws and draft related policies
• Other legal matters relating to SpaceX’s businesses

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 10 years of experience as a telecommunications lawyer at a law firm and/or within an in-house legal department
• JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A mix of law firm and in-house experience
• Deep knowledge of international telecommunications legal, business, and regulatory issues
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, privacy, lawful intercept and data protection issues
• Knowledge of broadband, ISP, wireless and/or satellite industry practices
• Understanding of both consumer facing and enterprise telecommunications businesses
• Understanding of international corporate and licensing issues in telecommunications industry, including foreign ownership requirements / approvals
• Experience with complex corporate structures and transactions internationally

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.