# Director of Legal, Government Contracts at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Hawthorne, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-30
- Apply by: 2026-11-14
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8841936002?gh_jid=8841936002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-director-of-legal-government-contracts-2/

## About the role

As a Director of Legal, Government Contracts, you will lead a team of seasoned government contract professionals while also independently managing some of the company’s most critical government contracts and advising the company on related legal issues. You will ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and help mitigate risks associated with the company’s government engagements. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- 10+ years in a combination of (i) managing government contracts cradle to grave and (ii) serving as legal counsel on government contracting issues
- 5+ years in a people leadership role
- Experience managing complex federal contracts in regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, defense, or technology)
- Experience with classified contracts and security clearances
- Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State

Tags: Legal

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