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LEGAL & COMPLIANCE ANALYST

As a Legal and Compliance Analyst, you will primarily be responsible for supporting SpaceX’s Global Trade Compliance team on matters relating to SpaceX’s Starlink program. In this role, you will work closely with attorneys, other legal and compliance professionals, and engineers to ensure that SpaceX complies with applicable export control and sanctions regulations in all areas of the Starlink business—from satellite design and production to the expansion of Starlink to all corners of Planet Earth and beyond.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support trade compliance attorneys in managing compliance procedures related to U.S. export and sanctions laws applicable to SpaceX commercial satellite programs
• Perform research on U.S. federal statutes, regulations, directives, and guidance related to U.S. export and sanctions laws
• Work cross-functionally with company business teams to ensure compliance, including through export classification reviews and internal investigations
• Draft, submit, and track licenses submitted to government agencies that administer export and sanctions laws
• Help develop, maintain, improve, and manage tools to facilitate compliance
• Support restricted party screening and know-your-customer diligence reviews
• Disposition screening matches through customer outreach and open-source research
• Maintain and update records and internal databases

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of experience as an analyst, paralegal, or 2+ years of experience at a law firm or working in compliance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Familiarity with or strong interest to learn U.S. trade and national security laws
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience drafting licenses and correspondence to U.S. government agencies
• Experience in open-source research and using restricted party screening software
• Strong data analysis skills
• Ability to work efficiently and independently

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to travel for approximately one week at a time, once a quarter
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:          

Legal and Compliance Analyst/Level I: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00/per year

Legal and Compliance Analyst/Level II: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year            

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

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, stock options, 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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.