Vast
Associate General Counsel
$237K–$337K
Washington, District of Columbia, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Long Beach, California, United States - Experience
- 9+ years in a legal role at a law firm or private company.
- Education
- JD
About the job
Serves as Vast’s in-house legal lead for national security and satellite business, advising on and negotiating contracts and transactions for defense, intelligence, and allied customers.
What you'll do
- Advise on and negotiate government contracts and national security agreements throughout their lifecycle.
- Structure satellite and space systems transactions, including sales, services, launch, hosted payload, and joint development deals.
- Lead cross-functional legal support for major transactions and international partnerships, coordinating internal teams and outside counsel.
What they ask for
- JD, admission to a state bar in good standing, and ability to practice in-house in California or the District of Columbia.
- Substantial experience in government contracts and/or national security-related transactions.
- Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and regulatory frameworks for national security programs.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience in satellite, space, aerospace, or defense; or negotiating OTs, SDA or Space Force agreements, or national security space subcontracts.
- Hands-on experience with export licensing, CFIUS/FOCI mitigation, facility clearances, or classified program contracting; active U.S. security clearance (Secret or above).
Pay
$237,000 — $337,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
FAR, DFARS, OTAs, CRADAs, CFIUS/FOCI
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