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Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing, building, and operating lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company's flagship asset, Thacker Pass, is located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada and is the world's largest known measured lithium source and reserve. We are focused on safely and responsibly developing Thacker Pass to production to help strengthen national security and enable cleaner energy sources. We are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supporting jobs, and maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders.

Company Overview

Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing, building and operating lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company's flagship asset, Thacker Pass, is located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada and is the world's largest known measured lithium source and reserve. We are focused on safely and responsibly developing Thacker Pass to production to help strengthen national security and enable cleaner energy sources. We are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supporting jobs and maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders.

Lithium Americas is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia and operates in the U.S., with offices in Reno, NV and Winnemucca, NV. The Company's shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol LAC.

Our Purpose, Vision and Values

Our purpose, vision and values are the guiding principles that will serve as the cornerstone of our company's future direction and operations, aligning our team and organization towards our common goals.

Our Purpose is to safely and sustainably produce lithium from Thacker Pass to enable North America to reduce dependence on foreign critical minerals and drive value for our stakeholders.

Our Vision is to be North America's leading lithium producer to enable cleaner energy sources.

Our Values include Act with Integrity, Be Responsible and Act with Care, Commit to Excellence and Drive Innovation, and Be a Collaborative Partner.

Role

We are seeking an Environmental & Regulatory Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our organization complies with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have the ability to coordinate project permitting matters, analyze complex data and interact with regulators. This position will contribute to the company's compliance efforts and project-development strategies.This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization committed to innovation, sustainability, and leadership in the clean energy sector.

The role is based at our Reno, NV office and reports to the Manager, Sustainability and Engineering. Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Pursue and maintain local, state, and federal environmental permits for the Company's exploration programs and lithium production and processing facilities.
• Conduct research on industry regulations, laws, and guidelines to ensure compliance across various operations.
• Stay updated on changes in regulatory frameworks and assess their impact on the organization.
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal policies, procedures, and guidelines as they relate to permitting or Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG).
• Prepare and maintain accurate information to support regulatory submissions and ESG reporting.
• Analyze regulatory data and prepare reports that summarize findings, trends, and key project-permitting risks.
• Use data-driven insights to help develop strategies for risk mitigation.
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies, responding to inquiries, submitting reports, and ensuring the company maintains a positive relationship with external regulatory bodies.
• Provide support to internal teams regarding regulatory requirements and compliance processes.
• Develop presentations for internal briefings, compliance training and other projects as assigned.
• Help staff understand regulatory changes and their implications for business operations.
• Assist the Legal & Permitting group with support for consultant engagement, budgeting, invoicing, and other tasks as assigned.
• Builds and maintains trusted relationships across all teams while championing a culture that reflects and supports our Purpose, Vision, and Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or other related fields, required.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental and regulatory affairs or a related fields.
• Two (2) years' experience required, with a strong preference of industry experience in natural resources or related field.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks, risk management principles and compliance tools is beneficial.
• Excellent analytical, research and writing skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with compliance management software is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Personal commitment to Lithium Americas' Purpose, Vision, and Values.

Working at Lithium Americas

At Lithium Americas, we believe our people are our most valuable asset. We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for long-term growth and skills development.

We are committed to building a diverse and respectful workplace and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lithium Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.