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Corporate Counsel
$220K–$260K
Palo Alto, CA +4 · Full-time · Posted Sep 23, 2026
- Location
- Palo Alto, CA
Austin, TX
New York, NY
Washington, DC
Palo Alto, CA - Experience
- 6+ years in corporate or M&A at a top-tier law firm or in-house company.
- Education
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Leads strategic corporate transactions and advises on governance, subsidiaries, and other corporate matters for SpaceXSI.
What you'll do
- Lead transactions from diligence and structuring through negotiation, closing, and integration; coordinate with corporate development, finance, and operations.
- Build processes, templates, and playbooks for strategic transactions and drive post-closing integration.
- Advise on corporate governance, subsidiary management and compliance, and general corporate matters.
What they ask for
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- 6+ years in corporate or M&A at a top-tier law firm or in-house company.
- Admitted to the bar in good standing in at least one U.S. State.
Nice to have
- Expertise in complex corporate structures and transactions.
- Experience representing mature private and public companies.
Pay
$220,000 - $260,000 USD (base salary)
AI focus
The role supports legal work at the intersection of AI and law; no specific AI-related duties are stated.
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