Phoenix Tailings is looking for a Capital Markets Attorney to support the legal execution of the company’s financing strategy as we scale the future of clean metals production. This person will work closely with finance, investors, and internal stakeholders to help drive equity financing rounds, corporate transactions, SEC filings, investor diligence, and capital markets readiness. This role is ideal for an attorney who understands the pace and complexity of high-growth companies and wants to help build the legal foundation behind a company transforming how critical metals are produced.
Key Responsibilities:Partner on equity financing rounds, including term sheets, stock purchase agreements, investor rights agreements, voting agreements, side letters, disclosure schedules, closing deliverables, and related transaction documents.Partner with finance team on capital raising strategy, investor diligence, transaction timelines, and legal risk management.Manage investor-facing legal diligence, including corporate records, capitalization materials, governance documents, commercial agreements, regulatory materials, and other financing-related requests.Help coordinate support for financing transactions while maintaining speed, accuracy, and alignment with Phoenix Tailings’ business objectives.Advise on securities law considerations, filings, and disclosures.Provide guidance on fundraising communications, investor materials, equity issuances, and financing structures.Help build scalable internal legal processes for future financing rounds, investor reporting, capitalization management, and transaction readiness.Review and support negotiation of strategic agreements that may impact financing, investor diligence, corporate structure, or long-term capital strategy. Qualifications: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.Extensive legal experience focused on capital markets, venture financing, SEC compliance, private equity financing, securities, corporate transactions, or emerging company representation.Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating equity financing documents and related corporate transaction materials.Working knowledge of federal and state securities laws applicable to private company financings and equity issuances.Experience supporting investor diligence, capitalization matters, corporate approvals, and closing mechanics for financing transactions.Ability to operate in a fast-moving, high-growth environment where legal judgment, business practicality, and speed are all essential.Strong communication skills with the ability to advise executives, investors, outside counsel, and internal teams clearly and effectively.
We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:
This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Pay Range: $150,000- $200,000 total cash compensation plus equity
Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee.Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company. Time Off: Unlimited PTO. Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career. At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining. Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Read Less At Phoenix, we believe nothing great is ever accomplished alone - or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. You’ll be joining a team building the foundational infrastructure for the modern world, developing entirely new ways to produce rare earth and critical metals domestically, cleanly, and at scale.
Our Values: ● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong● Lead with Compassion● Be Resourceful● Listen● Hustle About the RoleOur Technology and R&D organization - chemistry, hydrometallurgy, separations, analytical science, and the broader technology function - is led by our CTO. We're hiring a Chief of Staff to be his right hand: owning project management across R&D and Technology, keeping the team aligned on priorities, and serving as the connective tissue between the science and the business. This is a dedicated role for the CTO's organization - distinct from our company-wide Chief of Staff function, which supports the CEO. This is a technical program management and organizational role, not a bench-science role. You'll need enough fluency in the chemistry to know how the pieces fit together - where a delay in one workstream blocks another, and where a business priority should change what R&D works on next.What you will do Serve as the CTO's day-to-day right hand - managing his priorities, prepping for cross-functional and executive conversations, and closing the loop on commitments after they’re madeOwn project management and operating cadence across R&D and Technology: standups, roadmap reviews, milestone tracking, and the discipline that keeps commitments visible and on trackTrack dependencies across Deep R&D (chemistry, hydrometallurgy, separations, analytical) and the broader Technology function - you need to understand how the technical pieces come together well enough to know when one workstream’s delay is another’s blockerTranslate in both directions: turn business, commercial, and operations priorities into a technical roadmap the team can execute against, and translate technical progress into language the rest of the business and executive team can act onPartner with the VP of Technology and other technical leads to surface risk early, resolve ambiguous ownership, and keep decisions from stallingPrepare materials and talking points for board, executive, and investor updates on technical progressBuild the process the org doesn’t have yet — meeting hygiene, documentation, decision tracking, escalation paths — without adding bureaucracy to a fast-moving lab environmentWho you are5–8 years in technical program management, R&D operations, or a chief-of-staff-style role supporting a technical or scientific executive/organizationExperience in materials science, chemistry, battery, mining, or hardware/deep-tech environments strongly preferredTrack record of building the operating rhythm for complex, multi-workstream technical programs — not just tracking a spreadsheet, but creating the cadence and follow-through that didn’t exist beforeEnough technical/scientific fluency to follow how a chemistry-heavy R&D organization’s workstreams connect and depend on each otherSkilled at translating between scientific/technical teams and commercial or executive stakeholdersHigh trust, low ego, discreet — you’ll see the full picture of technical strategy before most of the company doesComfortable being the operational backbone for a technical leader deep in the science — you create rigor without becoming a bottleneckNice to have:
PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials scienceDirect lab, process engineering, or R&D execution experienceStartup or scale-up experience where you built process rather than inherited itWhat we OfferThis pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Pay Range: $165,000- $215,000 total cash compensation plus equity
Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee.
Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining. Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Read LessAt Phoenix, we believe nothing great is ever accomplished alone - or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. You’ll be joining a team building the foundational infrastructure for the modern world, developing entirely new ways to produce rare earth and critical metals domestically, cleanly, and at scale.
Our Values: ● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong● Lead with Compassion● Be Resourceful● Listen● Hustle About the RoleOur Technology and R&D organization - chemistry, hydrometallurgy, separations, analytical science, and the broader technology function - is led by our CTO. We're hiring a Chief of Staff to be his right hand: owning project management across R&D and Technology, keeping the team aligned on priorities, and serving as the connective tissue between the science and the business. This is a dedicated role for the CTO's organization - distinct from our company-wide Chief of Staff function, which supports the CEO. This is a technical program management and organizational role, not a bench-science role. You'll need enough fluency in the chemistry to know how the pieces fit together - where a delay in one workstream blocks another, and where a business priority should change what R&D works on next.What you will do Serve as the CTO's day-to-day right hand - managing his priorities, prepping for cross-functional and executive conversations, and closing the loop on commitments after they’re madeOwn project management and operating cadence across R&D and Technology: standups, roadmap reviews, milestone tracking, and the discipline that keeps commitments visible and on trackTrack dependencies across Deep R&D (chemistry, hydrometallurgy, separations, analytical) and the broader Technology function - you need to understand how the technical pieces come together well enough to know when one workstream’s delay is another’s blockerTranslate in both directions: turn business, commercial, and operations priorities into a technical roadmap the team can execute against, and translate technical progress into language the rest of the business and executive team can act onPartner with the VP of Technology and other technical leads to surface risk early, resolve ambiguous ownership, and keep decisions from stallingPrepare materials and talking points for board, executive, and investor updates on technical progressBuild the process the org doesn’t have yet — meeting hygiene, documentation, decision tracking, escalation paths — without adding bureaucracy to a fast-moving lab environmentWho you are5–8 years in technical program management, R&D operations, or a chief-of-staff-style role supporting a technical or scientific executive/organizationExperience in materials science, chemistry, battery, mining, or hardware/deep-tech environments strongly preferredTrack record of building the operating rhythm for complex, multi-workstream technical programs — not just tracking a spreadsheet, but creating the cadence and follow-through that didn’t exist beforeEnough technical/scientific fluency to follow how a chemistry-heavy R&D organization’s workstreams connect and depend on each otherSkilled at translating between scientific/technical teams and commercial or executive stakeholdersHigh trust, low ego, discreet — you’ll see the full picture of technical strategy before most of the company doesComfortable being the operational backbone for a technical leader deep in the science — you create rigor without becoming a bottleneckNice to have:
PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials scienceDirect lab, process engineering, or R&D execution experienceStartup or scale-up experience where you built process rather than inherited itWhat we OfferThis pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Pay Range: $165,000- $215,000 total cash compensation plus equity
Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee.
Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining. Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Read LessAt Phoenix, we believe nothing great is ever accomplished alone - or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. You’ll be joining a team building the foundational infrastructure for the modern world, developing entirely new ways to produce rare earth and critical metals domestically, cleanly, and at scale.
Our Values: ● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong● Lead with Compassion● Be Resourceful● Listen● Hustle About the RoleOur Technology and R&D organization - chemistry, hydrometallurgy, separations, analytical science, and the broader technology function - is led by our CTO. We're hiring a Chief of Staff to be his right hand: owning project management across R&D and Technology, keeping the team aligned on priorities, and serving as the connective tissue between the science and the business. This is a dedicated role for the CTO's organization - distinct from our company-wide Chief of Staff function, which supports the CEO. This is a technical program management and organizational role, not a bench-science role. You'll need enough fluency in the chemistry to know how the pieces fit together - where a delay in one workstream blocks another, and where a business priority should change what R&D works on next.What you will do Serve as the CTO's day-to-day right hand - managing his priorities, prepping for cross-functional and executive conversations, and closing the loop on commitments after they’re madeOwn project management and operating cadence across R&D and Technology: standups, roadmap reviews, milestone tracking, and the discipline that keeps commitments visible and on trackTrack dependencies across Deep R&D (chemistry, hydrometallurgy, separations, analytical) and the broader Technology function - you need to understand how the technical pieces come together well enough to know when one workstream’s delay is another’s blockerTranslate in both directions: turn business, commercial, and operations priorities into a technical roadmap the team can execute against, and translate technical progress into language the rest of the business and executive team can act onPartner with the VP of Technology and other technical leads to surface risk early, resolve ambiguous ownership, and keep decisions from stallingPrepare materials and talking points for board, executive, and investor updates on technical progressBuild the process the org doesn’t have yet — meeting hygiene, documentation, decision tracking, escalation paths — without adding bureaucracy to a fast-moving lab environmentWho you are5–8 years in technical program management, R&D operations, or a chief-of-staff-style role supporting a technical or scientific executive/organizationExperience in materials science, chemistry, battery, mining, or hardware/deep-tech environments strongly preferredTrack record of building the operating rhythm for complex, multi-workstream technical programs — not just tracking a spreadsheet, but creating the cadence and follow-through that didn’t exist beforeEnough technical/scientific fluency to follow how a chemistry-heavy R&D organization’s workstreams connect and depend on each otherSkilled at translating between scientific/technical teams and commercial or executive stakeholdersHigh trust, low ego, discreet — you’ll see the full picture of technical strategy before most of the company doesComfortable being the operational backbone for a technical leader deep in the science — you create rigor without becoming a bottleneckNice to have:
PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials scienceDirect lab, process engineering, or R&D execution experienceStartup or scale-up experience where you built process rather than inherited itWhat we OfferThis pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Pay Range: $165,000- $215,000 total cash compensation plus equity
Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee.
Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining. Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Read LessPhoenix Tailings is looking for an R&D Analytical Chemist to help drive the analytical backbone of our clean metals production technology. This role is for someone who can operate with autonomy, think critically through complex sample questions, and bring creativity to the analysis of materials that are not always well defined. You will run both investigative and quality control analyses, support method development, and help generate the data that enables Phoenix Tailings to move faster, solve harder technical problems, and scale the production of critical metals for the modern world.
Key Responsibilities:Operate analytical instrumentation with a high level of autonomy to support investigative analysis, quality control testing, and R&D process development. Perform ICP-OES analysis to characterize process samples, raw materials, intermediates, and final products critical to Phoenix Tailings’ metals production work. Analyze a variety of unknown or partially characterized samples, using sound scientific judgment to help identify composition, hazards, and appropriate next analytical steps. Work closely with the Principal Analytical Scientist on complex analyses of high-priority samples that require critical thinking, method adaptation, and creative problem solving. Support the development and refinement of analytical methods for safely identifying and characterizing potentially hazardous materials. Conduct additional analytical work as needed, including gas analysis via FTIR and other techniques relevant to evolving R&D and production needs. Generate clear, technically sound reports that communicate analytical findings, limitations, and recommendations to support rapid decision making. Maintain safe laboratory practices when handling unknown, reactive, or potentially hazardous materials in a fast-moving R&D environment. Qualifications:Bachelor’s or Master's in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related fields 1- 5 of Experience working in a laboratory environment with hands-on analytical chemistry, R&D, quality control, or process support experience. Experience with at least some of: ICP-OES / ICP-MS, XRF, PXRD, SEM-EDS, Wet chemistry and sample digestion, Analytical balances and laboratory QA/QCAbility to work independently with a variety of unknown or complex samples and apply scientific reasoning to determine appropriate analytical approaches. Familiarity with analytical method development, validation, or adaptation for non-routine samples. Experience handling chemical samples safely, including materials that may be hazardous, reactive, or not fully characterized. Ability to write clear technical reports that translate analytical data into useful conclusions for scientists, engineers, and technical leaders. Ability to take on evolving analytical responsibilities as the lab and company scale, including FTIR gas analysis and other instrumentation as needed. Must be able to wear a respirator for extended periods of time and lift up to 30 lbs. We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Read LessWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Read LessWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Read LessPhoenix Tailings receives significant non-dilutive funding from federal agencies including DOE and ARPA-E. As we grow our grant portfolio, we need a dedicated owner for everything that happens after award the compliance obligations, agency relationships, reporting cadences, and milestone certifications that protect our funding and our reputation with the federal government.
The Grant Program Manager owns that function entirely. This role is not just about writing grants it is about fulfilling them. You will be the primary point of contact between Phoenix Tailings and our grant-issuing agencies, responsible for keeping every active award in good standing and ensuring our internal teams meet every obligation on time.
Key Responsibilities Research, locate and suggest state and federal grant opportunities that would support the Phoenix Tailings business model.Coordinate and lead the Phoenix Tailings staff in the timely and accurate submission of state and federal grant opportunities ensuring the formulation of competitive packages.Serve as the primary liaison between Phoenix Tailings for state and federal grant agencies (DOE, ARPA-E, and others) for all contracting, negotiations, award management and post-award matters.Own the compliance calendar for each active award and yearly reporting requirements: reporting deadlines, milestone certifications, budget period renewals, and closeout requirementsLead award deliverable management across all active grants, ensuring technical, financial, and programmatic deliverables are scoped, tracked, reviewed, and submitted in accordance with award requirements and internal timelines.Coordinate internally with R&D, engineering, finance, and legal teams to collect required deliverables and ensure submissions are accurate and on timeManage grant drawdowns, personnel time tracking on active awards, invoicing, and budget tracking in coordination with Finance; flag variances and scope changes that require agency approvalPrepare and submit all required progress reports, financial reports, and milestone documentation to issuing agenciesMaintain a centralized record system for all active awards: award documents, modifications, correspondence, and compliance artifactsMonitor and interpret agency guidance and award-specific terms and conditions; flag regulatory changes that affect compliance postureIdentify and escalate risks potential non-compliance, missed milestones, scope drift before they become problemsSupport post-award audits and agency site visitsQualifications 5+ years of experience in federal grant administration or post-award management, ideally in energy, defense, advanced manufacturing, or clean techDirect experience managing awards from DOE, ARPA-E, NSF, NIH, NDA, or similar agenciesExperience managing project deliverables and coordinating technical teams to meet contractual milestones, reporting requirements, and program objectives.Organized and detail-oriented able to manage multiple active awards simultaneously without dropping compliance threadsStrong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable corresponding directly with federal program officersExperience coordinating cross-functionally with technical, finance, and legal teamsFamiliarity with federal reporting portals (e.g., PAMS, grants.gov, SAM.gov)Preferred QualificationsExperience at a startup or early-stage company where you had to build processes, not just follow themBackground in or exposure to technical R&D environments (not required to be an engineer)Experience scoping and coordinating collaborative proposals involving industry, academic, government, or strategic partners.Experience managing DOE, ARPA-E, or OIE awards specificallyWorking knowledge of 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) or federal award compliance frameworks We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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