Joblaze summary

The Sr. Counsel for Datacenter Development & Infrastructure at SpaceX is responsible for providing legal expertise on the acquisition and development of large-scale datacenter projects, including negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role requires a strong background in real estate, land use, and utility infrastructure, particularly in relation to power generation and environmental regulations. Ideal candidates will have over seven years of legal experience and familiarity with the Texas regulatory landscape. The position demands a hands-on approach, with occasional travel to project sites.

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Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze November 8, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page November 8, 2026.

Quick facts

Is the Sr. Counsel, Datacenter Development & Infrastructure role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Bastrop, TX, United States.
How much experience is required?: At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Counsel, Datacenter Development & Infrastructure role.
Where is the role based?: SpaceX is hiring for this position in Bastrop, TX, United States.
What seniority level is this role?: SpaceX targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Sr. Counsel, Datacenter Development & Infrastructure 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.

SR. COUNSEL, DATACENTER DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide expert legal guidance on matters related to developing large-scale datacenter infrastructure and supporting utilities — acquisition and development of land, construction of datacenters and associated facilities, on-site power generation (including gas turbines and backup systems), electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure, gas pipelines and fuel supply systems, water supply and wastewater treatment (especially for high-density cooling), communications/fiber infrastructure, transportation access, and worker accommodations. This role also supports spaceport and other advanced critical infrastructure development projects as needed
Draft and negotiate land purchases, easements (including power line, gas pipeline, and utility rights-of-way), rights-of-way, leases, power purchase agreements (PPAs), interconnection agreements, fuel supply contracts, pipeline capacity agreements, and other real estate and commercial transaction documents required to bring datacenter and infrastructure projects fully online
Advise on municipal, county, State, and Federal requirements related to zoning, building and construction permitting, environmental reviews, power generation and utility interconnections, gas pipeline development and safety, water rights and wastewater treatment, air permitting for turbines/generation, and related infrastructure for datacenters and large industrial projects
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to brief county, State, and Federal regulators on applicable matters, including public utility commissions, environmental agencies, pipeline safety regulators, and permitting authorities
Negotiate complex construction contracts, engineering-procurement-construction (EPC) agreements, vendor and supply contracts related to datacenter buildout, power generation facilities (turbines, substations, switchgear), utility infrastructure (gas pipelines, high-voltage power lines, water systems), fuel procurement and delivery, and spaceport development

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

JD or foreign equivalent from an ABA-accredited law school
Active licensed attorney
7+ years of legal experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

7+ years of experience with real estate, land use, and/or large-scale power and utility infrastructure development issues, preferably including hyperscale datacenter or major industrial project development
Knowledge and/or experience with natural gas project development, power generation contracts and operations (including on-site turbine generation), gas pipeline and fuel supply agreements, power purchase agreements (PPAs), utility interconnection processes, transmission planning, and mineral rights or surface use agreements
Familiarity with Texas regulatory environment, including Public Utility Commission requirements, Texas Railroad Commission rules for oil and gas operations, and air/water permitting for power generation facilities is highly desirable

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. state
Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites and different offices for a week at a time
Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite – remote work not considered

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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Sr. Counsel, Datacenter Development & Infrastructure

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