Product Counsel
xAI · Palo Alto · $230,000–$275,000 (stated in the posting)
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 making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars.
SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.
PRODUCT COUNSEL
Product Counsel are key advisors to SpaceXSI's product and engineering teams, and work cross-functionally across SpaceXSI. We are passionate about the law and growing our business in a way that gives everyone the power to create and share ideas and information instantly, without barriers.
Product Counsel must have a deep understanding of SpaceXSI's products and business, and an ability to counsel clients with clear, practical advice in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for people who are collaborative, self-motivated, curious, creative, and clear communicators (both written and verbal). A successful candidate will have expertise in the legal areas we face on a daily basis - such as AI, privacy and data protection, content regulation, copyright, advertising, and consumer protection - and a willingness and ability to continue to learn and stay abreast of changing laws.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide legal advice to SpaceXSI's product group and engineering teams focusing on AI, personalization, interests, creators, ads, and international expansion. The product groups you will support build AI models as well as features and products that increase engagement by connecting users with more of the content they want to see
- Work alongside our engineering teams as they build new and innovative products for SpaceXSI
- Partner with other leaders on the Legal and Public Policy teams, exhibiting a deep understanding of how SpaceXSI products work and how their evolution is influenced by global laws
- Help build scalable and effective processes for providing legal input to clients on strategic product initiatives
- Work collaboratively across multiple functions, including Legal, Engineering, Safety, Policy, and Business Development
- Stay up-to-date on relevant U.S. and international laws and regulations, especially those related to AI, privacy, intellectual property, content regulation, consumer protection, and advertising, among others
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- JD degree and bar admission or equivalent and in good standing to practice law in your relevant jurisdiction
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years of legal experience is preferred in areas covering AI, privacy, consumer protection, and content regulation law; we don’t expect every candidate to have experience in each field, but some combination thereof
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to explain complex ideas in a succinct and impactful manner
- Regulatory and in-house experience
- Solution-oriented, customer service, and growth mindset - you welcome diverse perspectives and engage problems with curiosity
- Ability to integrate into cross-functional teams with a cooperative and participatory approach
- Experience as an in-house adviser for consumer platforms in the social media sector, dealing with issues related to personalization and data protection
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This is not a remote or hybrid position. The position will be based out of our Palo Alto office.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
$230,000 - $275,000 USD
Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXSI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.
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.