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SpaceX

Counsel, Spaceport Infrastructure (Starship)

1 month ago• Rockledge, FL
Viewed on February 1, 2026
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SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft.

• Size: 10000+ employees
• Industry: Manufacturing, Information Technology

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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.

COUNSEL, SPACEPORT INFRASTRUCTURE (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide expert legal guidance on matters related to developing infrastructure at SpaceX’s spaceport in Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center (and other locations), including acquisition and development of land, construction of spaceport-type facilities and accommodations, transportation, energy and power generation, water supply, vendor contracts for equipment purchases, supply chain contracts, and other commercial agreements
• Draft and negotiate land purchases, easements, rights-of-way, leases and real estate transaction documents
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to brief county, State, and Federal landowners and regulators on applicable matters
• Negotiate complex construction and vendor contracts related to spaceport infrastructure development, including master services agreements, leases, standard e templates and contracting frameworks to accelerate execution and reduce risk across major infrastructure programs

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• JD or foreign equivalent from an ABA-accredited law school
• 5+ years of experience as a lawyer supporting complex commercial transactions, including real estate, land, infrastructure development, and/or capital equipment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong drafting and negotiation experience in commercial contracts, especially in the real estate context

• Knowledge of and/or experience with natural gas project development, power generation contracts and operations, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (or other agencies) requirements for oil and gas operations, and mineral rights agreements

• 5+ years of relevant transactional experience, ideally a mix of:

• Top-tier law firm training in construction, supply chain, commodities, infrastructure, or project finance

• In-house experience at a construction company, utility, industrial operator, or high-growth technology organization

• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts without heavy outside counsel reliance

• Ability to support complex transactions end-to-end under accelerated timelines

• Prior exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects, mission-critical facilities, or complex project finance structures

• Comfort working in uncharted territory where regulatory pathways are evolving or underdeveloped

• 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 the different SpaceX offices for a week at a time
• This position is based in Cape Canaveral, FL and requires being onsite – remote work not considered

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.

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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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
Client-provided location(s): Rockledge, FLJob ID: 8331944002Employment Type: OTHERPosted: 2025-12-11T18:33:44Apply on company site

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