Counsel, Global Trade Compliance

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

COUNSEL, GLOBAL TRADE COMPLIANCE

In this role, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor for the SpaceXAI business on matters related to sanctions and export control compliance in the provision of frontier AI services. You will play a key role in building and streamlining trade compliance processes while providing practical, business-oriented guidance to internal stakeholders and the Legal team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide expert advice on economic sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and export controls administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

• Manage sanctions and export control compliance documentation, including policies, procedures, trainings, dashboards, and metrics; oversee restricted party screening and due diligence requirements

• Support continuous improvements of forms, policies, and processes to help streamline and simplify and scale business for AI services and datacenter projects

• Advise business teams on sanctions and export control compliance terms in commercial contracts for AI services and procurement of equipment and services

• Coordinate with relevant U.S. government agencies and officials on export and sanctions matters

• Investigate potential matters of non-compliance with U.S. sanctions laws and export control laws; prepare internal investigation reports for senior management; oversee corrective actions

• Collaborate cross-functionally with business teams across the company to analyze legal risks, devise creative solutions, and develop strong, trusted advisor relationship

Department: Legal and Environmental Operations - Starbase