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Job Summary

The NMA is currently conducting a search for a full-time, entry-level Assistant General Counsel position in the association’s headquarters office in Washington, D.C. Reporting to the General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, this position is a critical role in the development and implementation of legal and regulatory strategies to achieve the NMA’s policy priorities related to public lands, energy, transportation and endangered species policies.

Job Summary

The NMA is currently conducting a search for a full-time, entry-level Assistant General Counsel position in the association’s headquarters office in Washington, D.C. Reporting to the General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, this position is a critical role in the development and implementation of legal and regulatory strategies to achieve the NMA’s policy priorities related to public lands, energy, transportation and endangered species policies.

Responsibilities

Develop strategies and advocate mining industry positions before federal regulatory agencies on identified regulatory matters. This work includes drafting comments to federal agencies that contain the technical, policy, and legal arguments to support NMA’s policy position, as well as engaging administration officials on the development of policies advantageous to the mining industry.

Serve as principal liaison and/or assist with identified NMA internal committees to develop consensus positions with NMA members on policy matters and responses to rulemaking.

Update members on recent regulatory and legal matters impacting the mining industry through timely memoranda analyzing the action and explaining its practical implications.

Serve as a primary contact to NMA members on select regulatory issues to build internal relationships on priority policy matters and ensure responsiveness to membership needs.

Lead, build, manage, and collaborate with outside groups and coalitions to create a cohesive voice to shape consensus and garner a wider range of support for NMA’s legal and regulatory priorities.

Support NMA’s Government Affairs team on legislative matters impacting the mining industry by reviewing legislative text, developing questions for Congressional hearings, developing NMA testimony, and assisting in oversight and appropriations activities.

Law degree required and 1+ years of legal experience, preferably from working on Capitol Hill, in the federal government or state regulatory agency, or at an industry association.

Well-developed legal research, writing, and analytical skills

Knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act and administrative law

Knowledge of any major federal environmental law, Endangered Species Act, or National Environmental Policy Act.

Self-starter who takes initiative and can anticipate needs before they arise and resolve issues quickly.

Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects and ever-changing priorities.

Highly organized and detail oriented.

The NMA is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to furthering our engagement with, support for, and understanding of, our community; supporting all team members in being themselves; and driving the ongoing diversification of our team. We believe that everyone has distinct characteristics, skills and backgrounds that make their experiences as members of the NMA team and the perspectives they bring to the office unique. We want to encourage and celebrate that uniqueness. Above all else, through our work, the ultimate goal is to maintain a welcoming culture for all. For us, “welcoming” means that all employees feel that they are accepted, respected and valued, that we have created a safe space for the discussion of and embracing differences, and that the entire team is invested in their success.NMA provides a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life and disability coverage. Additionally, employees receive commuter benefits to help with parking or public transportation costs. NMA also offers paid time off, sick leave, and holidays. Starting salary in the range of $125,000 to $145,000 commensurate with experience. Interested candidates are invited to apply to jobs@nma.org.Applicants who may need accommodations are encouraged to contact NMA to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a differing ability, you may request an accommodation at any time at hr@nma.org

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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