SpaceX

Sr. Legal Analyst, Product (Starlink)

SpaceX$120K — $170K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 5+ years of professional work experience
  • Experience in a regulated industry (telecommunications or technology)
  • In-house experience at a tech or telecom company
  • Ability to manage complex regulatory requirements across multiple countries
  • Tech-savvy with skills in LLMs, Linux, APIs, SQL, or GIS software
  • Experience in fast-paced settings like startups or consulting

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on Starlink's global product portfolio
  • Research and analyze regulatory requirements for new products and services
  • Design and implement scalable compliance solutions
  • Manage license applications and regulatory filings for product launches
  • Review marketing and advertising campaigns for legal compliance
  • Automate recurring processes and maintain data repositories
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency within the Product Counsel function

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • Paid parental leave and other family-related benefits
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year
  • Accrual of paid sick leave based on company policy
  • Eligibility for stock options and long-term incentives
  • Employee discounts and perks program
Full Job Description
SR. LEGAL ANALYST, PRODUCT COUNSEL (STARLINK)

SpaceX is seeking a Senior 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 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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
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