Corporate Counsel

Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is on a mission to restore the full rare earth supply chain to the United States of America. From electric cars to wind turbines and drones, rare earths are essential to the low-carbon, electrified technologies that power modern life. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people motivated to solve problems and affect change. Our values are grounded in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with an enduring commitment to our employees, community, and the environment. In the coming years, MP Materials will grow from a core materials and chemical processing company into a large industrial manufacturer. Our employees will lead this exciting transformation and grow professionally with us.

Position Overview:

The Corporate Counsel will provide legal support to the organization, handling a wide range of corporate legal matters. This includes drafting and reviewing contracts, documents, and other legal materials. The Corporate Counsel will collaborate with internal teams, offering legal advice to leaders. With a focus on professionalism, this role will manage legal risks and support the company’s strategic goals.

Position Responsibilities:

• Draft and review contracts, documents, letters, and other items.
• Research, review and analyze laws and government regulations applicable to the business.
• Collaborate with department attorneys and staff.
• Inspire confidence in senior level business clients by consistently providing sound, practical legal advice, and solutions to complex issues in a timely and understandable manner.
• Exhibit a strong work ethic while working efficiently, reliably, and responsively.
• Takes ownership of complex projects in one or more specialized areas of law with minimal supervision utilizing sound and independent judgment and problem-solving skills.

Other Functions: 

• Demonstrates leadership and team-working skills in support of a fast-paced, collaborative environment with many stakeholders.
• Demonstrates confidence in risk-managed decision making and judgment.
• Exhibits utmost professionalism in all settings; is capable of deploying strong advocacy skills in a tactful and effective manner.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• 0-5 years of Legal experience
• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state in the U.S.
• Reside in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Desired Qualities:

• Produces consistently excellent work products.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Ability to deal effectively with all business contacts, including government agencies, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, internal clients, and external business partners.
• Sound judgment and superior decision-making, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills; ability to meet prescribed deadlines
• Basic proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Self-motivated and self-directed and able to work without direct supervision on assigned projects and tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous transactional experience.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.

For Assistance with Application - Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact Human Resources Department at 702-844-6111; dial 7 when prompted for HR; 1700 South Pavilion Center Dr. 8th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89135 to discuss reasonable accommodation.