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SR. LEGAL ANALYST, PRODUCT COUNSEL (STARLINK)
SpaceX is seeking a Senior Legal Analyst, Product Counsel to support Starlink’s satellite internet and mobile products across 170+ markets worldwide (and growing). Starlink uses a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet and mobile services globally.
As a Senior Legal Analyst, Product Counsel, you will be part of the team responsible for overseeing Starlink’s rapidly evolving product portfolio from a legal and regulatory perspective. You will evaluate new products, support the launch of new services, and help improve the scalability of both our products and the team’s internal processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Starlink’s global product portfolio, with a focus on legal and regulatory issues, while acting as a bridge across internal teams
- Research and analyze regulatory requirements for new products, services, and marketing strategies across multiple countries
- Design and implement scalable solutions to meet compliance and regulatory obligations
- Manage license applications and other regulatory filings needed to support product launches and operations
- Review marketing and advertising campaigns for legal/regulatory issues
- Automate recurring processes and maintain data repositories to enable efficient reuse of information and prior work
- Identify opportunities to streamline operations and improve efficiency within the Product Counsel function
- Manage regulatory filings such as tariffs and price lists
- Manage Starlink’s response to formal/regulatory customer complaints
- Support broader regulatory compliance efforts across the legal team
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of professional work experience
PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Work experience in a regulated industry (telecommunications, technology, or similar)
- In-house experience at a technology, telecommunications, or electronics company
- Experience navigating complex regulatory requirements across multiple countries
- Background building practical, scalable processes and workflows
- Strong technical skills, including experience with tools such as LLMs, Linux, APIs, SQL, or GIS software
- Experience in a startup, consulting, or other fast-moving environment
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting and clearly communicate regulatory topics to non-legal stakeholders
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This position is based in Washington, DC, and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
- Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 3: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00
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.
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 [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years professional work experience
- Must be based onsite in Washington, DC (remote not considered)
- ITAR eligibility: U.S. citizen/national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required State Department authorizations
- Willingness to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
- Work experience in a regulated industry (telecommunications, technology, or similar)
- In-house legal experience at a technology, telecommunications, or electronics company
- Experience navigating complex regulatory requirements across multiple countries
- Background building practical, scalable processes and workflows
- Strong technical skills with tools such as LLMs, Linux, APIs, SQL, or GIS software
- Experience in a startup, consulting, or other fast-moving environment
- Ability to communicate regulatory topics clearly to non-legal stakeholders
SpaceX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SpaceX and has not been reviewed or approved by SpaceX.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are a core part of total compensation, with periodic company-run tender offers that create liquidity before any public listing. These mechanisms can make the equity component feel materially valuable in practice.
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Healthcare Strength — The package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with on-site clinics and health resources at major sites. This breadth of coverage is presented as a strong element of the offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Major locations feature on-site amenities such as fitness facilities, food/coffee, clinics, and other conveniences. These lifestyle perks enhance day-to-day value alongside cash and equity.
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What We Do
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
