Progress is impossible without change, and at VAST, we're doing things differently. We are pushing the boundaries of what has long been deemed impossible. Backed by Space Capital.
About the role
Vast is looking for an Associate General Counsel , reporting to the General Counsel, to lead the regulatory and national security compliance framework that governs how Vast designs, builds, exports, licenses, and operates spacecraft. You will be the in-house legal lead for export controls, FCC and spectrum licensing, CFIUS, facility clearance and FOCI mitigation, and space policy. You will lead and strengthen the compliance foundation that supports Vast’s national security, satellite, and international business. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- JD with admission to practice law in a state bar in good standing, and ability to practice in-house in California, the District of Columbia, or Texas
- 9+ years of experience in a legal role at a law firm, aerospace and defense company, or space company, with substantial experience in export controls and national security regulatory matters
- Strong problem-solving, verbal, and writing skills
- Good judgment and the ability to balance risk and productivity in a business environment
- Process-oriented, collaborative, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
More about this role
Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite , a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.
Headquartered in Long Beach, California , and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government...
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