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SpaceX · 4 hours ago

Counsel, Spaceport Infrastructure

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Counsel for Spaceport Infrastructure will provide expert legal guidance on infrastructure development at SpaceX’s spaceport, including land acquisition, construction, and vendor contracts.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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 terms and conditions, and equipment purchase agreements

Structure and negotiate utility development (power infrastructure, gas pipelines, water/wastewater systems) including siting, construction, ownership, and operational agreements

Lead due diligence for property acquisitions and long-term infrastructure planning (title, survey, encumbrances, environmental, permitting pathways)

Support negotiation of public-sector partnerships including interlocal agreements, easements, and municipal services for emerging spaceport communities

Standardize templates and contracting frameworks to accelerate execution and reduce risk across major infrastructure programs

Qualification

JD from ABA-accredited law school5+ years legal experienceDraftingNegotiationCommercial contracts expertiseReal estate transactionsInfrastructure developmentNatural gas project developmentComplex transactions supportPublic-sector partnershipsFast-paced environment

Required

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

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

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

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