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MP Materials · 1 day ago

VP, Government Compliance and Associate General Counsel

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

MP Materials is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. The Vice President, Government Compliance will lead the company’s government compliance framework, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations while providing strategic guidance to executive leadership.

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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive government compliance program, including policies, procedures, training, and monitoring activities

Monitor regulatory developments and proactively assess their impact on business operations; recommend and implement necessary changes

Provide strategic and practical compliance advice to executive leadership and senior business stakeholders to support informed decision-making

Collaborate closely with Legal, Operations, Internal Audit, Finance, HR Operations, and external advisors to ensure an integrated compliance approach

Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including government contracting, ethics, trade compliance, environmental, labor and reporting requirements

Serve as the primary point of contact for government agencies, regulators, and auditors on compliance-related matters

Demonstrates leadership and team-working skills in support of a fast-paced, collaborative environment with many stakeholders

Exhibits strong risk-management judgment and ability to balance compliance requirements with business objectives

Demonstrates confidence in risk-managed decision making and judgement

Exhibits the utmost professionalism in all settings and is capable of deploying strong advocacy skills in a tactful and effective manner

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Government complianceRegulatory affairsJuris Doctor (JD)Risk managementMS OfficeVerbal communicationWritten communicationConfidentialityTeamwork

Required

8 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in government compliance, regulatory affairs, legal or risk management, preferably in a regulated industry

Juris Doctor (JD) Degree

Experience working with U.S. federal and state regulatory agencies

Licensed to practice law in Washington, DC or the State of Nevada, including as in-house counsel

Preferred

Ability to engage effectively with government agencies, regulators, auditors, and internal stakeholders

Ability to think critically and exercise initiative and independent judgement

Ability to deal effectively with all business contacts, including government agencies, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, internal clients, and external business partners

Sound judgement 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

Ability to travel to the Company's locations (Las Vegas, Washington, DC or Dallas, Texas) or as otherwise needed