Description:

In this role, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor for the SpaceXAI business on matters related to sanctions and export control compliance in the provision of frontier AI services. You will play a key role in building and streamlining trade compliance processes while providing practical, business-oriented guidance to internal stakeholders and the Legal team.

Responsibilities:

Provide expert advice on economic sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and export controls administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
Manage sanctions and export control compliance documentation, including policies, procedures, trainings, dashboards, and metrics; oversee restricted party screening and due diligence requirements
Support continuous improvements of forms, policies, and processes to help streamline and simplify and scale business for AI services and datacenter projects
Advise business teams on sanctions and export control compliance terms in commercial contracts for AI services and procurement of equipment and services
Coordinate with relevant U.S. government agencies and officials on export and sanctions matters
Investigate potential matters of non-compliance with U.S. sanctions laws and export control laws; prepare internal investigation reports for senior management; oversee corrective actions
Collaborate cross-functionally with business teams across the company to analyze legal risks, devise creative solutions, and develop strong, trusted advisor relationships

Basic Qualifications:

JD from an ABA-accredited law school
5+ years of trade compliance experience (specifically, sanctions and export controls)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working as in-house counsel or for a top-tier law firm
Experience advising on AI, machine learning, advanced computing, semiconductors, and other related dual-use software and technologies under U.S. export control regimes
Proven ability to help design scalable compliance processes that leverage technology and AI tools to improve efficiency
Ability to adapt and be responsive to rapid developments and changes in direction as well as work with technologies, products, and on novel legal issues

Additional Requirements:

Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State
This position is based in Palo Alto, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed