Global Trade Compliance Counsel - ITAR/EAR Expert

SpaceX; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, vision, dental

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation + holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Global Trade Compliance Counsel to serve as the expert on export controls across SpaceX launch, satellite, and AI programs. You will lead policy development, liaise with government and internal teams, and drive improvements to ITAR/EAR compliance.

This role also involves advising on licenses and sanctions, and supporting internal investigations. Seeking a JD with 3+ years in corporate or law firm settings, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to own

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school and bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
• 3+ years of experience in corporate legal or law firm advising on U.S. export controls, sanctions, or related matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on ITAR/EAR requirements and defense services classifications.
• Drive improvements to SpaceX's export compliance program and draft/update policies.
• Partner with engineering on jurisdiction determinations for hardware and software.
• Support regulator interactions and manage licenses and exemptions.
• Lead investigations and compliance audits; implement corrective actions.
• Develop trusted advisor relationships with internal business partners.

Skills

Export controls

Sanctions

National security

Trade matters

Regulatory knowledge

Policy drafting

Advisory roles

Due diligence

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Regulatory databases

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Global Trade Compliance Counsel to serve as the expert on export controls across SpaceX launch, satellite, and AI programs. You will lead policy development, liaise with government and internal teams, and drive improvements to ITAR/EAR compliance.

This role also involves advising on licenses and sanctions, and supporting internal investigations. Seeking a JD with 3+ years in corporate or law firm settings, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to own