Senior Legal Counsel

Faraday Future•El Segundo, CA

About The Position

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based embodied artificial intelligence ecosystem company, leveraging the latest technologies and world’s best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility and robotics. We’re producing user-centric, technology-first vehicles and robots to establish new paradigms in human-AI interaction. We’re not just seeking to change how our cars and robots work – we’re seeking to change the way we drive and interact with machines. At FF, we’re creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact. Reporting to the General Counsel, as Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll be a key legal leader driving strategic legal initiatives across Faraday Future’s global operations. You’ll collaborate with senior leadership, oversee outside counsel, and serve as a principal advisor on securities filings, governance, legal compliance, contract review and negotiation, and internal investigations.

Requirements

Law degree (J.D.) from ABA-accredited institution
Membership in good standing with California state bar
Minimum 10 years of experience, mix of in-house corporate legal counsel and law firm experience preferred, public company experience preferred
Must have experience in one of the following industries: high-tech consumer electronics, internet AI, automotive
Must have in-depth understanding of the industry and be able to combine the legal and business perspectives to make the optimal decision
Strong knowledge of securities laws and regulations, including the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with experience supporting equity and debt financing.
Experience assisting with the preparation, review, and management of SEC filings, including Forms 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, registration statements, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings.
Familiarity with corporate governance and corporate housekeeping matters, including preparation and maintenance of Board of Directors materials, meeting minutes, and related corporate records and documentation.
Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, services agreements, technology transactions, joint development agreements, university research agreements, and other strategic business contracts.
Strong ability to advise business teams and cross-functional stakeholders on contract terms, intellectual property rights, product development matters, and legal issues related to strategic partnerships.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, Engineering, and Human Resources, to provide practical, business-oriented legal support.

Nice To Haves

Some intellectual property and litigation experience is a plus
Experience responding to employment-related inquiries, subpoenas, and other legal requests in a timely and compliant manner.
Strong knowledge of employment and labor law, with the ability to advise Human Resources teams on employee relations, compliance, reasonable accommodations, performance management, and dispute resolution matters.
Ability to support the development, implementation, and maintenance of company policies and procedures designed to minimize legal and compliance risks.
Experience assisting with internal investigations, including maintaining legal privilege, assessing risk, and providing strategic guidance on investigative outcomes and corrective actions.
Fluency in Mandarin preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the creation of a compliant legal system suitable for a public company
Lead public company compliance requirements, SEC filings
Manage government reporting on various compliance matters
Responsible for reviewing all contracts including supply chain contracts, consulting agreements, securities purchase agreements, NDAs, etc.
Counsel company management on legal and ethical compliance laws, regulations, and governance
Develop and implement a comprehensive program for legal and ethical compliance that meets all applicable legal requirements and industry standards
Develop and implement training regimens for compliance and governance topics
Manage other legal functions that support corporate internal operation including IP, labor and others
Implement and manage compliance policies, protocols, and training
Audit company procedures, policies, and practices to identify potential risks
Investigate allegations of legal and ethical compliance violations
Work seamlessly and collaboratively within the legal team and as a legal business partner to multiple internal business stakeholders
Strong personal ethics code and integrity