VP, Government Compliance and Associate General Counsel

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:

As a member of the legal department, the Vice President, Government Compliance shall be responsible for leading, developing, and overseeing the company’s government compliance framework to ensure adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and government contract requirements. This role provides strategic leadership, risk-based compliance guidance, and serves as a key advisor to executive leadership on regulatory and government-related matters impacting the business and its subsidiaries.

Position 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.

Other Functions:

• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.

Desired Qualities:

• 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.

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.

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