Application Guide
How to Apply for Assistant General Counsel, Employment and Litigation
at KoBold Metals
🏢 About KoBold Metals
KoBold Metals is a cutting-edge AI-driven mineral exploration company focused on discovering critical materials for the electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors. By leveraging machine learning to analyze vast geological datasets, they aim to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. Working here means being at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and resource development, with a mission-driven team tackling one of the most pressing challenges of our time.
About This Role
As Assistant General Counsel for Employment and Litigation, you will be the primary legal advisor on all employment matters for KoBold's rapidly growing global workforce. This role is critical for ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions, managing complex litigation, and shaping the company's employment policies as it scales. Your work will directly support KoBold's ability to attract and retain top talent while navigating the legal complexities of international operations.
💡 A Day in the Life
Your day might start with a call with the HR team in Australia to discuss a new hire's visa requirements, followed by drafting a separation agreement for a US-based executive. After lunch, you'll review a whistleblower complaint from the Africa office, then join a strategy meeting on updating the global employee handbook for new UK data privacy regulations. The afternoon could involve negotiating a settlement for a pending discrimination charge, ending with a quick review of a new equity grant structure for the executive compensation committee.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who KoBold Metals Is Looking For
- A seasoned employment lawyer with 13-16 years of experience, including at least 4 years at a top law firm as an employment/executive compensation associate, plus substantial in-house experience at a global company.
- Deep expertise in cross-border employment law, particularly in Australia, Canada, UK, Europe, and/or Africa, with a demonstrated ability to advise on multi-jurisdictional issues.
- Proven track record of drafting and negotiating complex employment agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenants, and global policies, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Comfortable managing litigation and agency charges, conducting internal investigations, and advising on employee benefits and labor relations in a fast-paced, tech-forward environment.
📝 Tips for Applying to KoBold Metals
Tailor your resume to highlight specific global employment law experience—list jurisdictions you've advised on, and mention any familiarity with Australia, Canada, UK, Europe, or Africa.
In your cover letter, explicitly connect your experience with AI or tech companies to KoBold's unique AI-driven mission, showing you understand the intersection of law and innovation.
Quantify your impact: e.g., 'Managed 50+ cross-border employment agreements in 10 countries' or 'Reduced litigation costs by 20% through proactive policy development.'
Mention any experience with immigration law or global mobility, as KoBold's remote-first, global workforce likely requires visa support.
Prepare a writing sample that demonstrates your ability to draft a complex employment agreement or policy, ideally one involving multiple jurisdictions.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Emphasize your passion for sustainability and climate tech, and how your legal expertise can support KoBold's mission to electrify the world.", "Highlight your global employment law experience with specific examples of advising on multi-jurisdictional issues, particularly in regions relevant to KoBold's operations.", "Showcase your experience in a fast-growing company or startup environment, where you've helped scale legal operations and adapt policies to rapid change.", "Mention any familiarity with AI or data-driven companies, and how you've used legal strategies to support innovation while managing risk."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Study KoBold's proprietary AI platform and how it discovers mineral deposits—this will help you understand the company's core technology and culture.
- → Review recent news about KoBold's expansion into Africa and Australia, including any public statements about their workforce growth and legal challenges.
- → Familiarize yourself with the legal frameworks for employment in key jurisdictions (e.g., Australia's Fair Work Act, UK's Employment Rights Act, Canada's provincial laws) to show preparedness.
- → Look into KoBold's investors and partnerships (e.g., Breakthrough Energy Ventures) to understand their strategic priorities and how legal supports those goals.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Avoid generic cover letters that don't mention KoBold's mission or AI focus—this role demands a personalized connection to climate tech.
- Don't overlook the global aspect; failing to demonstrate specific multi-jurisdictional experience will make your application weak.
- Avoid being too litigation-focused without showing equal strength in proactive counseling and policy drafting, which is critical for a growing company.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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