Strategic Commercial Counsel, Supply Chain

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentives (stock)

Discretionary bonuses

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, vision, dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation (3 weeks)

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a Commercial Counsel, Supply Chain to enable procurement of goods and services worldwide. You will draft, negotiate, and review a range of commercial contracts, including purchase orders, service licenses, and long-term supply agreements, providing solutions-based legal counseling to cross-functional partners in the United States and internationally.

You will identify and mitigate legal risk, manage form Purchase Orders and Terms, support policy improvements, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and review a range of commercial contracts, including purchase orders/agreements, service agreements, license agreements, long-term supply agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other agreements related to the acquisition of goods and services
• Identify and mitigate legal risk by implementing appropriate processes, trainings, and controls for the supported SpaceX teams
• Provide legal analyses of applicable laws, regulations, and industry practices, particularly related to the procurement of goods and services
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Facilities Teams to provide legal counseling throughout all stages of the procurement lifecycle, including RFPs, RFQs, purchase agreements, license agreements and dispute resolution
• Manage SpaceX’s form Purchase Order and Standard Terms and Conditions
• Support continuous improvements of forms, policies, and processes to streamline and simplify procurements, including using AI and other technologies to improve efficiency and efficacy
• Work cross functionally with business teams across the company to analyze legal risks, devise creative solutions, and develop strong, trusted advisor relationships

Skills

Legal review

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional counseling

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Education

JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school

Job description

SpaceX seeks a Commercial Counsel, Supply Chain to enable procurement of goods and services worldwide. You will draft, negotiate, and review a range of commercial contracts, including purchase orders, service licenses, and long-term supply agreements, providing solutions-based legal counseling to cross-functional partners in the United States and internationally.

You will identify and mitigate legal risk, manage form Purchase Orders and Terms, support policy improvements, and collaborate with