About the role
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: Own securities law compliance, corporate governance matters, and board support Modernize board processes, committee charters, and governance policies Architect and implement compliance framework for securities laws and regulations (1933 Act, 1934 Act, Reg. D Offerings, Rule 701, insider trading and Blue Sky Compliance) Collaborate with the Finance and Accounting teams regarding matters related to internal controls and audit compliance Manage securities offerings, stock financings, resales of restricted securities, and related stockholder relations matters Advise on equity
compensation matters, including the administration of multiple equity incentive plans with stock options, RSUs, and restricted stock awards Negotiate corporate transactions in close cooperation with the company’s in-house finance team Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of commercial agreements 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 securities law compliance Experience with complex corporate structures and 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 ITAR