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Corporate Counsel, Strategic Investments

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted about 2 months ago · $190,000.00 - $245,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
55 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 55 days
Reposted
No
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 Corporate Counsel at SpaceX, you will provide legal support for corporate transactions and strategic investments, managing all legal aspects including diligence, negotiation, and execution. Your role will involve drafting agreements, creating transaction playbooks, and collaborating with various teams to mitigate legal risks while fostering strong relationships. This position requires being onsite in Hawthorne, CA, and may involve extended hours and weekends.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
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 from an ABA-accredited law school
  • 5+ years of corporate law experience
  • Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State

Nice to have

  • In-house counsel experience
  • Ability to register as in-house counsel in California
  • Experience working for a top-tier law firm
  • Experience representing mature private and public companies
  • Experience with complex corporate structures and transactions, including cross-border transactions

What you get

  • Pay range of $200,000.00 - $255,000.00
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, including 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
  • No specific mention of a modern tech stack or innovative legal technologies

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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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