Associate General Counsel

Position Overview:

The Associate General Counsel will provide broad legal support across the organization, including contracts, regulatory compliance, government engagement, and corporate matters, all in support of building a sustainable and secure domestic neo magnet supply chain.

The Associate General Counsel will work closely with senior leadership and internal departments across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires a strategic legal thinker with strong analytical skills, the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments, and the flexibility to manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.

 

Key Responsibilities:

·       Transactional Support: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including sales agreements, purchase orders, and terms and conditions.

·       Regulatory Compliance: Advise on compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental, tax, and zoning laws.

·       Government Relations: Support negotiation and review of government contracts and incentive agreements.

·       Employment Law: Draft and review employment contracts and related documentation.

·       Dispute Management: Assist with litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution, in coordination with outside counsel.

·       Corporate Governance: Partner with the Chief Legal Officer to support shareholder matters and board-related legal needs.

·       Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including operations, finance, HR, and external stakeholders, to provide strategic legal guidance.

·       Team Management: Supervise and collaborate with a dedicated team of 1–2 experienced Paralegals.

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Qualifications and Skills:

·       Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.

·       Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

·       3-5 years of legal practice, with a strong emphasis on transactional law.

·       In-house experience highly preferred, especially in manufacturing, energy, mining, or industrial sectors.

·       Experience with government contracts, procurement, and environmental law is a plus.

·       Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

·       Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

·       Creative problem-solving skills and sound legal judgment.

·       Commitment to professional integrity and business ethics.

 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Work Environment: Highlighted 

The work environment will be an office environment.  Noise level: Normal office noises

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate reporting structure.

 

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