Sr. Commercial Counsel, Starlink
SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA
Posted about 2 months ago · $235,000.00 - $290,000.00 · Previously reposted
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 52 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 55 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- Salary listed
- Yes 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 1754 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3062 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-27
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.
About this role
As a Sr. Commercial Counsel for Starlink at SpaceX, you will provide legal review and solutions-based counseling on a variety of complex legal and business issues related to satellite internet services. Your responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, identifying legal risks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle. You will also manage terms of service and support continuous improvements in legal processes.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.
What you need
- JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school
- 8+ years of legal experience
- Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State
Nice to have
- 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
What you get
- Pay Range: $245,000.00 - $305,000.00
- Eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- Position requires being onsite in Hawthorne, CA; remote work not considered
- Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Role involves managing complex legal issues in a rapidly changing environment
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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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