Senior Space Compliance Counsel

Vast; Georgia; On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage for

Paid time off (20+ days)

401(k) plan

Wellness program (Spring Health)

ClassPass credits

Free meals & onsite dining

Job summary

Vast seeks an Associate General Counsel to lead regulatory and national security compliance for spacecraft design, export controls, licensing, and policy. You will head export controls, FCC/spectrum licensing, CFIUS, and facility clearance efforts, while partnering with security, engineering, and business teams.

The role is full-time and stationed in Long Beach, CA; Washington DC; or Houston, TX, reporting to the General Counsel.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of legal experience in an aerospace/space company, or law firm with export controls work.
• Admitted to practice in a state bar, able to practice in-house in CA/DC/TX.
• Strong writing and analytical skills; ability to balance risk and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead export controls program, including ITAR/EAR compliance and enforcement.
• Oversee FCC licensing, spectrum coordination, and regulatory filings.

Skills

Export controls

Regulatory compliance

FCC licensing

CFIUS filings

Facility clearance

Policy analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Security clearances

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Vast seeks an Associate General Counsel to lead regulatory and national security compliance for spacecraft design, export controls, licensing, and policy. You will head export controls, FCC/spectrum licensing, CFIUS, and facility clearance efforts, while partnering with security, engineering, and business teams.

The role is full-time and stationed in Long Beach, CA; Washington DC; or Houston, TX, reporting to the General Counsel.