Legal Counsel

The Company:

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.

Your Role:

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.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Annual Salary Range:

($159,000 - $230,000 DOE), plus benefits and incentive plans

 Perks + Benefits

• Healthcare + dental + vision benefits (Free for you/discounted for family)
• 401(k) options
• Casual dress code + relaxed work environment
• Culturally diverse, progressive atmosphere

Faraday Future is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.