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Counsel, Global Trade Compliance

SpaceX · Palo Alto, 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

In the Counsel, Global Trade Compliance role at SpaceX, you will provide legal guidance on sanctions and export control compliance specifically for the SpaceXAI business. Your responsibilities include managing compliance documentation, advising on contracts, coordinating with government agencies, and investigating compliance issues, all while collaborating with various business teams to streamline processes and mitigate legal risks.

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 trade compliance experience (specifically, sanctions and export controls)
  • Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible for required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice to have

  • Experience working as in-house counsel or for a top-tier law firm
  • Experience advising on AI, machine learning, advanced computing, semiconductors, and related dual-use software and technologies under U.S. export control regimes
  • Proven ability to help design scalable compliance processes that leverage technology and AI tools to improve efficiency
  • Ability to adapt and be responsive to rapid developments and changes in direction.

What you get

  • Pay Range: $200,000.00 - $255,000.00
  • 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 Palo Alto, CA; remote work not considered.
  • Role may involve extended hours and weekends.
  • Focus on compliance may limit exposure to broader legal practice areas.

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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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