Commercial Counsel - Procurement

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Commercial Counsel at SpaceXAI, you'll support procurement efforts for software, hardware, infrastructure, and services. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you’ll tackle complex agreements, ensure compliance, and streamline processes in a fast-paced environment. Expect to dive into strategic negotiations, balance legal and business priorities, and support SpaceXAI's mission to advance AI-driven human scientific discovery.

This is an on-site role based out of our Austin, TX office with up to 25% travel required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of procurement commercial deals, master service agreements, order forms, SOWs, POs, and NDAs.

• Partner closely with engineering, finance, accounting, and operations teams to align contracts with business needs.

• Support compliance processes.

• Create processes for efficient and scalable contracting.

• Pitch in for anything needed in the Legal department, even if it’s unfamiliar or not in your lane

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years of legal experience–ideally through a combination of experience at innovative technology companies and/or excellent law firms (startup experience a plus).