Associate General Counsel
Posted 2025-08-23
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
<meta><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin:0in="" 0px="" 8pt="" 0in;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-align:justify;"="" dir="ltr"><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Position Overview:</strong></b></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin:0in="" 0px="" 8pt="" 0in;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-align:justify;"="" dir="ltr"><span style="color:black;font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">The Associate General Counsel will provide broad legal support across the organization, including contracts, regulatory compliance, government engagement, and corporate matters, all in support of building a sustainable and secure domestic neo magnet supply chain.</span></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin:0in="" 0px="" 8pt="" 0in;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-align:justify;"="" dir="ltr"><span style="color:black;font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">The Associate General Counsel will work closely with senior leadership and internal departments across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires a strategic legal thinker with strong analytical skills, the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments, and the flexibility to manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.</span></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin:0in="" 0px="" 8pt="" 0in;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-align:justify;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin:0in="" 0px="" 8pt="" 0in;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-align:justify;"="" dir="ltr"><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Key Responsibilities:</strong></b></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-indent:-0.25in;text-align:left;"="" dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">· </span><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Transactional Support:</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including sales agreements, purchase orders, and terms and conditions.</span></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-indent:-0.25in;text-align:left;"="" dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">· </span><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Regulatory Compliance:</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Advise on compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental, tax, and zoning laws.</span></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-indent:-0.25in;text-align:left;"="" dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">· </span><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Government Relations:</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Support negotiation and review of government contracts and incentive agreements.</span></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-indent:-0.25in;text-align:left;"="" dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">· </span><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Employment Law:</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Draft and review employment contracts and related documentation.</span></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-indent:-0.25in;text-align:left;"="" dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">· </span><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Dispute Management:</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Assist with litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution, in coordination with outside counsel.</span></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-indent:-0.25in;text-align:left;"="" dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">· </span><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Corporate Governance:</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Partner with the Chief Legal Officer to support shareholder matters and board-related legal needs.</span></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-indent:-0.25in;text-align:left;"="" dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">· </span><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Cross-Functional Collaboration:</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Work closely with internal teams, including operations, finance, HR, and external stakeholders, to provide strategic legal guidance.</span></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-indent:-0.25in;text-align:left;"="" dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">· </span><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Team Management:</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Supervise and collaborate with a dedicated team of 1–2 experienced Paralegals.</span></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-indent:-0.25in;text-align:justify;"=""><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">· </span></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin:0in="" 0px="" 8pt="" 0in;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-align:justify;"="" dir="ltr"><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Qualifications and Skills:</strong></b></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:-0.25in;text-align:justify;"="" dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">· </span><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Juris Doctor (JD)</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> from an accredited U.S. law school.</span></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:-0.25in;text-align:justify;"="" dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">· </span><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Admitted to practice law</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.</span></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:-0.25in;text-align:justify;"="" dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">· </span><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">3-5 years</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> of legal practice, with a strong emphasis on </span><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">transactional law</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:-0.25in;text-align:justify;"="" dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">· </span><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">In-house experience</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> highly preferred, especially in manufacturing, energy, mining, or industrial sectors.</span></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:-0.25in;text-align:justify;"="" dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">· Experience with </span><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">government contracts, procurement, and environmental law</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> is a plus.</span></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:-0.25in;text-align:justify;"="" dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">· Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.</span></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:-0.25in;text-align:justify;"="" dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.</span></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:-0.25in;text-align:justify;"="" dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">· Creative problem-solving skills and sound legal judgment.</span></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin-right:0px;padding:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:-0.25in;text-align:justify;"="" dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">· Commitment to professional integrity and business ethics.</span></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin:0in="" 0px="" 0in="" 0.5in;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-align:justify;"=""><span style="background-color:white;font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin:0in="" 0px="" 8pt="" 0in;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-align:justify;"="" dir="ltr"><b><strong style="background-color:white;font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Physical Demands</strong></b><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin:0in="" 0px="" 8pt="" 0in;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-align:justify;"="" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;font-style:italic;white-space:pre-wrap;">The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. </strong></b></i></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin:0in="" 0px="" 8pt="" 0in;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-align:justify;"="" dir="ltr"><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Work Environment: Highlighted </strong></b></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin:0in="" 0px="" 8pt="" 0in;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-align:justify;"="" dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">The work environment will be an office environment. Noise level: Normal office noises</span></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin:0in="" 0px="" 8pt="" 0in;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-align:justify;"="" dir="ltr"><i><em style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate reporting structure.</em></i></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin:0in="" 0px="" 8pt="" 0in;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-align:justify;"=""><i><em style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </em></i></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin:0in="" 0px="" 8pt="" 0in;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-align:justify;"="" dir="ltr"><i><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;font-style:italic;white-space:pre-wrap;">USA Rare Earth proudly supports Equal Employment Opportunities</strong></b></i></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin:0in="" 0px="" 8pt="" 0in;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-align:justify;"="" dir="ltr"><i><em style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">USA Rare Earth's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and will provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.</em></i></p><p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;margin:0in="" 0px="" 8pt="" 0in;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-align:justify;"="" dir="ltr"><i><em style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">For assistance applying for employment through this site due to disability, please contact Human Resources, </em></i><a href="mailto:ht@usare.com" style="text-decoration:inherit;color:rgb(71,102,159);" dir="ltr"><i><em style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">hr@usare.com</em></i></a><i><em style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">, to discuss reasonable accommodations.</em></i></p>