Corporate Paralegal

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 Paralegal is responsible to assist the Vice President, Associate General Counsel and other attorneys by providing various support services, including maintaining corporate records (contracts and other documents), handling matters related to the Board of Directors (minutes, written consents, entity formation etc.), compliance matters (vendor due diligence and licenses), document preparation and review, research, investigation, filing, and fact checking. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and a self-starter with strong administrative, organizational, communication and writing skills.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist Vice President, Associate General Counsel and other attorneys in day-to-day matters of the legal department (processing legal billings and accruals) and assist in ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.
• Assist Vice President, Associate General Counsel in handling matters related to the Board of Directors (i.e., Board calendar, minutes, written consents and other matters).
• Ability to assist the Vice President, Associate General Counsel or handle Section 16 reports and obtaining EDGAR codes with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
• Assist with legal billings and accruals.
• Assist with obtaining any applicable licenses and vendor due diligence and processing.
• Assist the Legal Department with reviewing, preparing, and interpreting legal contracts, letters of agreement, and other documents related to a variety of business, product, financial, and operational matters.
• Coordinate legal due diligence and assist in organizing relevant back-up materials to support compliance related matters and contracts.
• Perform a wide variety of administrative functions, including compiling and proofreading legal and compliance documents, updating records, filing and record keeping, and preparing and sending mailings.
• Assist in reviewing and ensuring the Company's compliance with related laws, regulations, and/or contractual obligations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Functions:

• Assist in reviewing and ensuring the Company's compliance with related laws, regulations, and/or contractual obligations.
• Assist in developing, producing, and conducting legal and compliance training programs.
• Assist in the identification, analysis, and resolution of compliance matters.
• Ability to multi-task, be organized and ability to make deadlines.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience working as a paralegal and/or executive assistant with legal, corporate compliance, and/or legal entity management.
• Notary Public qualification (or willingness to obtain).

Desired Qualities:

• Experience working in C-Suite and dealing with executives and Board of Directors.
• Ability to perform the Essential Duties and Other Functions detailed above.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various departments.
• Must be detailed oriented and focus on keeping deadlines.

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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