COUNSEL, SPACEPORT INFRASTRUCTURE 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide expert legal guidance on matters related to developing infrastructure at SpaceX’s spaceport in South Texas (and other locations)—acquisition and development of land, construction of space/airport-type facilities and accommodations, transportation, energy and power generation, water supply
• Draft and negotiate land purchases, easements, rights-of-way, leases and real estate transaction documents
• Advise on municipal law, and county and State requirements related building and permitting water, power, communications and waste water treatment utilities  
• Advise on Federal environmental and Department of Transportation requirements associated with development of space/airport-type infrastructure   
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to brief county, State, and Federal regulators on applicable matters
• Negotiate complex construction and vendor contracts related to space/airport infrastructure development

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor degree
• Active licensed attorney
• 5+ years of experience with real estate, land and/or infrastructure development issues

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge and/or experience with natural gas project development, power generation contracts and operations, Texas Railroad Commission requirements for oil and gas operations, mineral rights agreements
• Experience with projects involving U.S. Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and/or Department of Transportation Section 4(f) process

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to travel occasionally to the different SpaceX offices for a week at a time
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:          

Counsel: $190,000.00 - $245,000.00/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.