Legal and Government Relations Intern

Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.

We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.

We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.

Position Overview:

The Legal and Government Relations Intern will support legal compliance, risk management, and regulatory engagement. This internship will provide a view of how legal and government affairs intersect.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist with drafting legal memos, compliance briefs, and stakeholder communications.
• Assist in preparing meetings, site visits, or workshops with officials and support responses to legislative inquiries.
• Work cross-functionally with legal, environmental, safety, operations, and government affairs team to align regulatory strategies.
• Research and stay up to date with U.S. federal and state legal, regulatory and policy trends.

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Law, International Affairs, Public Policy, or a related studies.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing capabilities.

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.

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