Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from MP Materials
Job overview
The Legal and Government Relations Intern at MP Materials supports legal compliance, risk management, and regulatory engagement, providing insight into the intersection of legal and government affairs within the company.
Responsibilities and impact
The intern will assist in drafting legal memos, compliance briefs, stakeholder communications, prepare meetings and site visits with officials, support legislative inquiry responses, collaborate cross-functionally to align regulatory strategies, and research U.S. federal and state legal and policy trends.
Experience and skills
Candidates must be current undergraduate or graduate students in Law, International Affairs, Public Policy, or related fields, with strong organization, communication, research, analytical, and writing skills.
Work environment and culture
MP Materials values teamwork, resiliency, integrity, operational excellence, and national purpose, fostering a mission-driven and collaborative culture.
Company information
MP Materials is a U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain, producing critical materials and magnets for advanced technologies in robotics, aerospace, defense, and energy systems, focused on rebuilding American industrial capability.
Application process
Applicants must verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. and can request reasonable accommodations for application submission if needed by contacting HR.
Unique job features
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain experience at the intersection of legal and government affairs in a leading U.S. manufacturer transitioning from materials production to advanced manufacturing.
Company overview
MP Materials is a leading producer of rare earth materials, primarily focused on the extraction and processing of rare earth elements (REEs) from its Mountain Pass mine in California. The company generates revenue by supplying these critical materials, which are essential for manufacturing high-tech products such as electric vehicles, wind turbines, and various defense applications. Founded in 2017, MP Materials has revitalized the Mountain Pass mine, which was once the largest producer of REEs in the world, and continues to play a crucial role in reducing the United States' dependence on foreign sources for these strategic resources.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your academic background in Law, International Affairs, Public Policy, or related fields, emphasizing coursework and projects relevant to legal compliance and government relations.
Emphasize skills in legal research, writing, and communication, along with your ability to collaborate cross-functionally, reflecting the internship’s focus on supporting legal, environmental, safety, operations, and government affairs teams.
Apply through multiple platforms including MP Materials’ corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s exposure and ensure it reaches the right hiring managers.
Connect with professionals in MP Materials’ legal and government affairs divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent regulatory initiatives MP Materials has engaged with or by expressing your enthusiasm for their mission in rebuilding American industrial capability.
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