Counsel, Energy and Commodities Transactions
SpaceX
Legal
kopernik shores, tx, usa
Posted on Nov 26, 2025
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.
COUNSEL, ENERGY AND COMMODITIES TRANSACTIONS
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary: Energy and Commodity Transactions
- 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
Secondary: Real Estate Transactions
- 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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- JD or foreign equivalent from an ABA-accredited law school
- 5+ years of experience as a lawyer supporting energy transactions
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- 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 Starbase, TX and requires being onsite – remote work not considered
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.