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.

COUNSEL, GLOBAL TRADE COMPLIANCE

SpaceX’s rapid growth has created an opportunity to add a Global Trade Compliance Counsel to the Legal team.  This person will serve as an attorney subject matter expert for export controls across SpaceX launch and satellite programs and provide critical support for various Global Trade Compliance matters including economic sanctions, anti-corruption, and anti-boycott compliance as needed. This attorney will also play a leading role on the Global Trade Compliance Team in liaising with internal and external stakeholders and helping to oversee and improve SpaceX’s global trade compliance policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide expert advice and guidance concerning the requirements and obligations for handling export-controlled commodities, material, software, technical data, and defense services under the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administrations Regulations (EAR)
• Drive continuous growth and improvement for SpaceX’s export compliance program under the ITAR and the EAR, including by drafting and updating compliance policies and procedures and utilizing technology tools (such as artificial intelligence) to optimize export compliance procedures
• Work closely with engineering teams to make export control jurisdiction and classification determinations related to hardware, software, and technology used in rocket and satellite technology
• Support interactions with the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, and Treasury regarding interpretations of relevant regulations, including required export or sanctions authorizations
• Prepare and manage export and sanctions licenses and use of license exceptions and exemptions as applicable
• Support investigations into potential matters of non-compliance with trade regulations, including preparing investigation reports and implementing corrective actions
• Conduct and participate in internal compliance audits and support continuous improvements of forms, policies, and processes to help streamline and simplify deals and product/service terms
• Develop strong, trusted advisor relationships with internal SpaceX business partners

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• 3+ years advising on international trade matters at a law firm or working federal regulatory matters at a U.S. government agency

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of U.S. export laws and regulations and U.S economic sanctions
• Experience advising on multiple trade compliance disciplines, including non-U.S. sanctions and export control laws (e.g., EU/UK), anti-bribery/anti-corruption, or antiboycott laws and regulations
• Experience drafting advisory opinion or other legal opinion requests to the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Treasury, and other federal agencies
• Experience conducting and reviewing due diligence and providing legal risk analysis
• Experience conducting internal compliance reviews and investigations
• Proven ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent academic credentials, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel up to 15 of the time
• Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State
• This position is based in Washington, DC and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be 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 reach out to EEOCompliancespacex.com.