SpaceX · 2 months ago
Counsel, Energy and Commodities Transactions
Cape Canaveral, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSpaceX 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. The Counsel for Energy and Commodities Transactions will lead and negotiate agreements related to industrial gas supply and support various deal structures while also assisting with real estate transactions for critical facilities.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead, negotiate, and close agreements involving industrial gas supply, including liquid and gaseous supply of nitrogen, oxygen, argon, helium, methane, RP-1, hypergolic and related infrastructure, transportation means, and capital equipment to produce and store fuels and gases
Support upstream and midstream deal structures including pipeline development, storage, processing, transportation, and compression agreements
Draft and advise on purchase and sale contracts, capacity use agreements, tolling arrangements, utility service agreements, and multi-party transaction frameworks
Coordinate with regulatory/compliance teams on federal and state approvals including FERC, state utility frameworks, and environmental approvals as they relate to commodity flows and infrastructure deployment
Partner with engineering, procurement, operations, and finance teams to align commercial and legal positions with Starship launch cadence, reliability, and resilience
Support strategic site control through purchase agreements, easements, utility corridors, access rights, and lease negotiations for critical launch and support facilities
Structure agreements for rights-of-way, industrial parcels, temporary construction staging, facility expansions, and safety zone buffers
Assist with real estate due diligence including title, encumbrances, zoning, and environmental review
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counsel on commercial land deals, special-purpose vehicles, and complex closings
Qualification
Required
JD or foreign equivalent from an ABA-accredited law school
5+ years of experience as a lawyer supporting energy transactions
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
This position is based in Cape Canaveral, FL and requires being onsite – remote work not considered
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
Preferred
5+ years of relevant transactional experience, ideally a mix of:
Top-tier law firm training in energy, commodities, infrastructure, or project finance
In-house experience at an energy 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
Experience with LNG and industrial gas supply chains, commodity trading, or pipeline infrastructure
Familiarity with Texas or Florida energy, utilities, or industrial development regulatory frameworks
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
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Recent News
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