Sr. Counsel, Real Estate & Infrastructure
SpaceX is seeking a Senior Counsel to support the development of Starbase, Louisiana, and related spaceport, production, and infrastructure programs. This role focuses on real estate and land management, encompassing energy, construction, and commercial contracting across launch sites and supporting operations.
The Senior Counsel will lead legal work for SpaceX’s Louisiana land holdings, including property and land management, ownership and lease administration, access and surface-use arrangements, rights-of-way, and coordination with survey, land, and operations teams on site planning and use. Responsibilities also include drafting and negotiating real estate and land-use documents, leading commercial and real estate diligence for site development and long-term infrastructure planning, and providing legal guidance on infrastructure development for SpaceX spaceport and production sites. Additionally, the role involves supporting the development of utility and energy infrastructure, advising internal stakeholders in briefings with parish, state, and federal officials, and managing outside counsel efficiently on specialized matters.
Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor (JD) or foreign equivalent from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in Louisiana. A minimum of 8 years of experience as a lawyer supporting complex commercial transactions, including real estate, land management, infrastructure development, energy, and/or capital equipment, is required. Preferred qualifications include substantial drafting and negotiation experience in real estate and commercial contracts in Louisiana, experience administering or counseling on active land positions, and experience with energy and industrial development in Louisiana.
This position is based in Pecan Island, Louisiana, and requires on-site presence. Candidates must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed and travel to other SpaceX offices 3-4 times a quarter.
SpaceX offers a dynamic and innovative work environment, providing opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects in the aerospace industry. Joining SpaceX means contributing to the mission of enabling human life on Mars and being part of a team dedicated to advancing space exploration.