Is the Corporate Counsel, Strategic Investments role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in Hawthorne, CA.

What's the salary range?

SpaceX lists $190,000–$245,000 for this role.

How much experience is required?

At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Corporate Counsel, Strategic Investments role.

Where is the role based?

SpaceX is hiring for this position in Hawthorne, CA.

What seniority level is this role?

SpaceX targets senior candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Corporate Counsel, Strategic Investments role at SpaceX.

Corporate Counsel, Strategic Investments at SpaceX

Joblaze summary

In the role of Corporate Counsel for Strategic Investments at SpaceX, the individual will manage legal aspects of corporate transactions and strategic investments, ensuring compliance and effective execution. Key skills include a strong background in corporate law, particularly with complex transactions and cross-border dealings, alongside the ability to navigate rapid changes in a high-tech environment. This position is ideal for a seasoned attorney with in-house experience, particularly those who have worked with established companies. The role emphasizes collaboration across various teams, reflecting SpaceX's dynamic and innovative culture.

Joblaze insights

Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze August 1, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 11, 2026.
Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$130,000).
Starts above 87% of 1259 comparable senior other roles in United States we track (median $143,000 across 189 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Corporate Counsel, Strategic Investments role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Hawthorne, CA.
What's the salary range?: SpaceX lists $190,000–$245,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Corporate Counsel, Strategic Investments role.
Where is the role based?: SpaceX is hiring for this position in Hawthorne, CA.
What seniority level is this role?: SpaceX targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Corporate Counsel, Strategic Investments role at SpaceX.

From the original posting

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.

CORPORATE COUNSEL

As a Corporate Counsel, you will provide solutions-based counseling to multiple internal clients on a wide variety of complex legal and business issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support Finance and Engineering teams on corporate transactions and strategic investments by owning all legal aspects of such transactions, including legal diligence, negotiation, deal execution, and integration planning
Draft and implement transaction playbooks and integration checklists
Manage the company’s and its subsidiaries’ corporate legal affairs domestically and internationally
Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of commercial agreements
Collaborate with the company’s stock administration team on employee stock plan documents, award agreements, and related communications
Support training efforts to educate internal teams on legal standards and regulatory expectations
Work cross functionally with business teams across the company to analyze legal risks, devise creative solutions and develop strong, trusted advisor relationships

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

JD from an ABA-accredited law school
5+ years of corporate law experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

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
Ability to adapt and be responsive to rapid developments and changes in direction as well as work with technologies, products, and on novel legal issues

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 3: $200,000.00 - $255,000.00

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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Corporate Counsel, Strategic Investments

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