# Associate General Counsel at Vast

- Company: Vast
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://vast.space
- Type: Startups
- Level: Associate
- Location: Houston, Texas, United States; Long Beach, California, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-06
- Apply by: 2026-12-21
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/vast/jobs/4728072006?gh_jid=4728072006&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vast-associate-general-counsel-2/

## 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

Tags: Legal

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vast-associate-general-counsel-2/