Counsel, Energy and Commodities Transactions (Starship)

COUNSEL, ENERGY AND COMMODITIES TRANSACTIONS (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary: Energy and Commodity Transactions

• Lead, negotiate, and close agreements involving industrial gas supply, including liquid and gaseous supply of nitrogen, oxygen, argon, helium, methane, RP-1, hypergolic and related infrastructure, transportation means, and capital equipment to produce and store fuels and gases
• Support upstream and midstream deal structures including pipeline development, storage, processing, transportation, and compression agreements
• Draft and advise on purchase and sale contracts, capacity use agreements, tolling arrangements, utility service agreements, and multi-party transaction frameworks
• Coordinate with regulatory/compliance teams on federal and state approvals including FERC, state utility frameworks, and environmental approvals as they relate to commodity flows and infrastructure deployment
• Partner with engineering, procurement, operations, and finance teams to align commercial and legal positions with Starship launch cadence, reliability, and resilience

Secondary: Real Estate Transactions

• Support strategic site control through purchase agreements, easements, utility corridors, access rights, and lease negotiations for critical launch and support facilities
• Structure agreements for rights-of-way, industrial parcels, temporary construction staging, facility expansions, and safety zone buffers
• Assist with real estate due diligence including title, encumbrances, zoning, and environmental review
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counsel on commercial land deals, special-purpose vehicles, and complex closings

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• JD or foreign equivalent from an ABA-accredited law school
• 5+ years of experience as a lawyer supporting energy transactions

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of relevant transactional experience, ideally a mix of:
• Top-tier law firm training in energy, commodities, infrastructure, or project finance
• In-house experience at an energy company, utility, industrial operator, or high-growth technology organization
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts without heavy outside counsel reliance
• Ability to support complex transactions end-to-end under accelerated timelines
• Experience with LNG and industrial gas supply chains, commodity trading, or pipeline infrastructure
• Familiarity with Texas or Florida energy, utilities, or industrial development regulatory frameworks
• Prior exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects, mission-critical facilities, or complex project finance structures
• Comfort working in uncharted territory where regulatory pathways are evolving or underdeveloped
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal turnaround time

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. state
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite – remote work not considered