SpaceX · 1 week ago
Sr. Corporate Counsel
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$235K/yr - $290K/yr
8+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. As a Sr. Corporate Counsel, you will provide solutions-based legal counseling on complex legal and business issues, focusing on securities law compliance and corporate governance matters.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own securities law compliance, corporate governance matters, and board support
Modernize board processes, committee charters, and governance policies
Architect and implement compliance framework for securities laws and regulations (1933 Act, 1934 Act, Reg. D Offerings, Rule 701, insider trading and Blue Sky Compliance)
Collaborate with the Finance and Accounting teams regarding matters related to internal controls and audit compliance
Manage securities offerings, stock financings, resales of restricted securities, and related stockholder relations matters
Advise on equity compensation matters, including the administration of multiple equity incentive plans with stock options, RSUs, and restricted stock awards
Negotiate corporate transactions in close cooperation with the company’s in-house finance team
Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of commercial agreements
Qualification
Required
JD from an ABA-accredited law school
8+ years of corporate law experience
Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State
This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Preferred
In-house counsel experience
Ability to register as in-house counsel in California
Experience working for a top-tier law firm
Experience representing mature private and public companies
Experience with securities law compliance
Experience with complex corporate structures and transactions
Ability to adapt and be responsive to rapid developments and changes in direction as well as work with technologies, products, and on novel legal issues
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
The ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
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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