Commercial Counsel, Starlink
SpaceX
| Company | SpaceX |
| Category | Legal & Compliance |
| Location | Hawthorne |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 12 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
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. 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, and complex commercial agreements related to the sale of satellite internet and satellite-to-mobile connectivity, including backhaul, enterprise, retail, resale, aviation, and maritime business verticals
Identify and mitigate legal risk by implementing appropriate processes, trainings, and controls for the Starlink enterprise sales team, product and growth team and customer support team
Provide legal analyses of applicable laws, regulations and industry guidance, particularly in areas of consumer protection and telecommunication laws
Work closely with growth and product teams to provide legal counseling throughout all stages of the product lifecycle, including new product development and offerings, product launches, updates, changes, and end-of-life
Manage Starlink’s 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
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience at a well-regarded law firm
Experience as an in-house lawyer ideally within the tech industry and with direct contact with product and sales teams
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 negotiating contracts with international governments and multi-lateral intergovernmental entities
Experience building and maintaining relationships with clients based in various geographies and comfortable advising all levels of management
Able to communicate effectively with business stakeholders
Knowledge of consumer protection and regulatory issues
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, ideal candidate has demonstrated excellent legal and business judgment, technical acumen, communication skills, and strategic thinking, along with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally
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 (near Los Angeles) and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Counsel: $190,000.00 - $245,000.00/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 incenti