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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 1459 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
- 2026-09-17
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 Global Trade Compliance Counsel at SpaceX, you will provide expert legal advice on export controls and compliance matters related to the company's launch, satellite, and AI programs. Your responsibilities will include managing export licenses, conducting compliance audits, and collaborating with various internal teams and government agencies to ensure adherence to U.S. trade regulations. You will also lead investigations into non-compliance issues and help improve SpaceX's global trade compliance policies.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- 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
- 3+ years of experience in a corporate legal department or law firm advising on U.S. federal regulatory matters, including export controls, sanctions, national-security or trade matters
- Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State
- This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
- Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Nice to have
- Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of U.S. export laws and regulations and U.S economic sanctions
- Experience advising on multiple trade compliance disciplines, including non-U.S. export control laws (e.g., EU/UK), anti-bribery/anti-corruption, or antiboycott laws and regulations
- Experience drafting advisory opinion or other legal opinion requests to the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Treasury, and other federal agencies
- Experience conducting and reviewing due diligence and providing legal risk analysis
- Experience leading or supporting internal compliance reviews and investigations
What you get
- Pay Range: Level 3: $190,000.00 - $255,000.00
- 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
- Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- No remote work considered; position requires onsite presence in Hawthorne, CA
- Role may involve extended hours and weekends
- Salary range is broad and dependent on individual qualifications and experience
Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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