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SpaceX

Counsel, Global Trade Compliance

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$190K - $245K/yr

COUNSEL, GLOBAL TRADE COMPLIANCE In this role, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor for the ... Manage sanctions and export control compliance documentation, including policies, procedures ...

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Export Compliance Specialist

Arlington, VA · On-site

$132K - $221K/yr

Analyze technical information and release requests to identify restrictions, control considerations, and required safeguards. * Coordinate export matters with Government stakeholders, legal counsel ...

SpaceX

Counsel, Global Trade Compliance

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$190K - $245K/yr

COUNSEL, GLOBAL TRADE COMPLIANCE In this role, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor for the ... Manage sanctions and export control compliance documentation, including policies, procedures ...

SpaceX

Counsel, Global Trade Compliance

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$190K - $245K/yr

COUNSEL, GLOBAL TRADE COMPLIANCE In this role, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor for the ... Manage sanctions and export control compliance documentation, including policies, procedures ...

SpaceX

Counsel, Global Trade Compliance

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$190K - $245K/yr

COUNSEL, GLOBAL TRADE COMPLIANCE In this role, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor for the ... Manage sanctions and export control compliance documentation, including policies, procedures ...

Lyten, Inc.

Senior Commercial Counsel

$142K - $194K/yr

Advise on export control, trade compliance, and data protection issues arising in commercial agreements, escalating specialized questions to outside counsel as needed. * Support M&A workstreams as ...

Lyten, Inc.

Senior Commercial Counsel

San Jose, CA · On-site

$163K - $222K/yr

Advise on export control, trade compliance, and data protection issues arising in commercial agreements, escalating specialized questions to outside counsel as needed. * Support M&A workstreams as ...

Lyten, Inc.

Senior Commercial Counsel

San Jose, CA

$163K - $222K/yr

Advise on export control, trade compliance, and data protection issues arising in commercial agreements, escalating specialized questions to outside counsel as needed. * Support M&A workstreams as ...

KRUSH Tech Inc

General Counsel

Washington, DC · Remote

National Security & Export Control: Build strict frameworks for product, data, and personnel flows ... General Counsel or Senior In-House experience within drones, unmanned systems, defense electronics ...

KRUSH Tech Inc

General Counsel

Austin, TX · Remote

National Security & Export Control: Build strict frameworks for product, data, and personnel flows ... General Counsel or Senior In-House experience within drones, unmanned systems, defense electronics ...

KRUSH Tech Inc

General Counsel

Austin, TX · On-site +1

National Security & Export Control: Build strict frameworks for product, data, and personnel flows ... General Counsel or Senior In-House experience within drones, unmanned systems, defense electronics ...

KRUSH Tech Inc

General Counsel

Austin, TX · On-site

Lead compliance with export control and national security regulations, including ITAR, EAR, export ... Significant experience as an in-house counsel or General Counsel. * Prior legal experience in ...

KBR

Counsel, Global Trade Compliance

Arlington, VA · On-site

Counsel, Global Trade Compliance We are KBR When you become part of our KBR team, your ... Advise stakeholders on export control, sanctions, and cross-border regulatory implications ...

Turion Space

Associate General Counsel

Irvine, CA · On-site

$220K - $260K/yr

Manage and coordinate outside counsel across specialty areas (export control, IP/patent, litigation, employment, capital markets) to ensure efficient, cost-effective use of outside resources. * Help ...

KRUSH Tech Inc

General Counsel

Washington, DC · On-site

Lead compliance with export control and national security regulations, including ITAR, EAR, export ... Significant experience as an in-house counsel or General Counsel. * Prior legal experience in ...

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Counsel, Global Trade Compliance

Hawthorne, CA • On-site

SpaceX
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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$190K - $245K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

COUNSEL, GLOBAL TRADE COMPLIANCE

In this role, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor for the SpaceXAI business on matters related to sanctions and export control compliance in the provision of frontier AI services. You will play a key role in building and streamlining trade compliance processes while providing practical, business-oriented guidance to internal stakeholders and the Legal team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide expert advice on economic sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and export controls administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
  • Manage sanctions and export control compliance documentation, including policies, procedures, trainings, dashboards, and metrics; oversee restricted party screening and due diligence requirements
  • Support continuous improvements of forms, policies, and processes to help streamline and simplify and scale business for AI services and datacenter projects
  • Advise business teams on sanctions and export control compliance terms in commercial contracts for AI services and procurement of equipment and services
  • Coordinate with relevant U.S. government agencies and officials on export and sanctions matters
  • Investigate potential matters of non-compliance with U.S. sanctions laws and export control laws; prepare internal investigation reports for senior management; oversee corrective actions
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with business teams across the company to analyze legal risks, devise creative solutions, and develop strong, trusted advisor relationships

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • JD from an ABA-accredited law school
  • 5+ years of trade compliance experience (specifically, sanctions and export controls)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience working as in-house counsel or for a top-tier law firm
  • Experience advising on AI, machine learning, advanced computing, semiconductors, and other related dual-use software and technologies under U.S. export control regimes
  • Proven ability to help design scalable compliance processes that leverage technology and AI tools to improve efficiency
  • Ability to adapt and be responsive to rapid developments and changes in direction as well as work with technologies, products, and on novel legal issues

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State 
  • This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
  • Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 3: $190,000.00 - $245,000.00

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 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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