Sr. Legal Analyst, Product (Starlink)

SpaceX
Washington, DC
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level legal professionals with in-house experience in regulated industries, who can navigate complex international compliance frameworks and streamline operations.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with mid-level experience in regulated industries and a track record of building scalable processes
    — “Experience navigating complex regulatory requirements across multiple countries
  • Legal professionals who have worked in fast-moving environments, especially in technology or telecommunications
    — “Experience in a startup, consulting, or other fast-moving environment
  • Individuals with strong technical skills in tools like APIs, SQL, or GIS software and a legal compliance mindset
    — “Strong technical skills, including experience with tools such as LLMs, Linux, APIs, SQL, or GIS software

Things to consider

  • Onsite presence is mandatory in Washington, DC, with no remote work flexibility
    — “This position is based in Washington, DC, and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
  • Candidates must meet strict ITAR export regulations, primarily U.S. citizens or residents
    — “applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder)

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with cross-border regulatory compliance and process automation in your resume
    — “Design and implement scalable solutions to meet compliance and regulatory obligations
  • Emphasize your ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable workflows
    — “Identify opportunities to streamline operations and improve efficiency within the Product Counsel function
  • Showcase your background in managing regulatory filings and customer complaints
    — “Manage license applications and other regulatory filings needed to support product launches and operations
  • Demonstrate your ability to collaborate across teams and communicate legal concepts clearly
    — “Serve as a subject matter expert on Starlink’s global product portfolio, with a focus on legal and regulatory issues, while acting as a bridge across internal teams
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • overseeing product portfolio from a legal and regulatory perspective
  • managing regulatory filings
Typical background
legal backgroundregulatory experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Legal AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceProduct Counsel

Preferred

TelecommunicationsTechnology

Stack & domain

LlmsLinuxApisSQLGIS SoftwareLeadershipCommunicationTelecommunicationsTechnology

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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. LEGAL ANALYST, PRODUCT COUNSEL (STARLINK)

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Legal Analyst, Product Counsel to support Starlink’s satellite internet and mobile products across 170+ markets worldwide (and growing). Starlink uses a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet and mobile services globally.

As a Senior Legal Analyst, Product Counsel, you will be part of the team responsible for overseeing Starlink’s rapidly evolving product portfolio from a legal and regulatory perspective. You will evaluate new products, support the launch of new services, and help improve the scalability of both our products and the team’s internal processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as a subject matter expert on Starlink’s global product portfolio, with a focus on legal and regulatory issues, while acting as a bridge across internal teams

Research and analyze regulatory requirements for new products, services, and marketing strategies across multiple countries

Design and implement scalable solutions to meet compliance and regulatory obligations

Manage license applications and other regulatory filings needed to support product launches and operations

Review marketing and advertising campaigns for legal/regulatory issues

Automate recurring processes and maintain data repositories to enable efficient reuse of information and prior work

Identify opportunities to streamline operations and improve efficiency within the Product Counsel function

Manage regulatory filings such as tariffs and price lists

Manage Starlink’s response to formal/regulatory customer complaints

Support broader regulatory compliance efforts across the legal team

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree

5+ years of professional work experience

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Work experience in a regulated industry (telecommunications, technology, or similar)

In-house experience at a technology, telecommunications, or electronics company

Experience navigating complex regulatory requirements across multiple countries

Background building practical, scalable processes and workflows

Strong technical skills, including experience with tools such as LLMs, Linux, APIs, SQL, or GIS software

Experience in a startup, consulting, or other fast-moving environment

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting and clearly communicate regulatory topics to non-legal stakeholders

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position is based in Washington, DC, and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 3: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00

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 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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