Joblaze summary

The Sr. Regulatory Counsel for Data Center Power & Utilities at SpaceX is responsible for navigating complex regulatory landscapes to secure necessary approvals for power usage at data center sites. This role requires expertise in energy law, particularly in interconnection processes and utility agreements, along with a strong background in regulatory strategy. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in utilities or energy sectors, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house roles. The position demands a proactive approach to compliance and collaboration with various stakeholders to streamline operations.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze November 12, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page November 12, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 4 other locations at SpaceX: Hawthorne, CA, United States, Cape Canaveral, FL, United States, Bastrop, TX, United States, Starbase, TX, United States.

Quick facts

Is the Sr. Regulatory Counsel, Data Center Power & Utilities role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Pecan Island, LA, United States.
How much experience is required?: At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Regulatory Counsel, Data Center Power & Utilities role.
Where is the role based?: SpaceX is hiring for this position in Pecan Island, LA, 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. Regulatory Counsel, Data Center Power & Utilities 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. REGULATORY COUNSEL, DATA CENTER POWER & UTILITIES

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide expert legal guidance on regulatory matters for power and utility service at SpaceXSI datacenter and compute sites, including authorization to take and use large amounts of power, interconnection, tariffs, and related utility approvals
Lead engagement with federal, state, and local regulators, public utility commissions, grid operators, and utilities to obtain the approvals required to power datacenter operations
Advise on large-load interconnections, retail and wholesale power arrangements, utility service applications, and special contracts or tariffs for high-demand sites
Assess regulatory pathways, timelines, and risk for new sites and expansions, including siting, generation, transmission, and behind-the-meter options
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to brief regulators and utility counterparties and to align legal strategy with site development, engineering, and operations
Draft and negotiate utility and power agreements that implement approved service, including interconnection, service, and related operational terms
Support permitting and compliance for energy infrastructure tied to datacenter load, and coordinate with environmental, real estate, and construction counsel where those issues affect power authorization
Track regulatory developments that affect datacenter power use and standardize playbooks so teams can move new sites through approval faster and with less risk

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

JD or foreign equivalent from an ABA-accredited law school
8+ years of legal experience focused on utilities, energy, or power, including work with government agencies, regulatory bodies, or utilities

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Direct experience obtaining authorization for significant power usage, ideally for datacenters, large industrial loads, or other high-demand facilities
Knowledge of state utility commission practice, federal energy regulation, interconnection processes, and utility tariffs
8+ years of relevant regulatory experience, ideally a mix of:
- Top-tier law firm training in energy, utility, or infrastructure regulation
- In-house experience at a utility, datacenter or technology company, energy developer, or industrial operator
Demonstrated experience advising on regulatory strategy and drafting filings, applications, and utility agreements with limited outside-counsel reliance
Ability to drive approvals end to end on accelerated timelines
Prior exposure to large-scale power infrastructure, mission-critical facilities, or complex generation and interconnection projects
Comfort working where the regulatory pathway for new load is evolving or unsettled
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal turnaround time

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. state
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Willingness to travel 4 to 6 times a year to different SpaceX offices for a week at a time
This position requires being onsite at a designated SpaceX office; remote work will not be considered

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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Sr. Regulatory Counsel, Data Center Power & Utilities

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