Senior Legal Counsel-SEC
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-SEC, 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:
Education & Licensure
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of legal experience, including significant in-house and/or top-tier law firm experience
- Demonstrated experience supporting public company compliance initiatives and corporate governance matters
- Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
- Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
- Supply chain and vendor agreements
- Consulting and services agreements
- Technology transactions
- Joint development agreements
- University research agreements
- Securities purchase agreements
- Experience advising business stakeholders on intellectual property rights, strategic partnerships, and product development matters
- Proven experience counseling management and HR teams on labor and employment law matters, including employee relations, workplace investigations, accommodations, disciplinary actions, and dispute resolution
- Experience conducting internal investigations and compliance audits while preserving legal privilege
- Experience developing and implementing compliance programs, policies, and employee training initiatives
- Experience supporting cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, and Operations
- Experience in manufacturing, technology, life sciences, or other regulated industries is a MUST
Legal Knowledge & Technical Expertise
- Strong understanding of corporate governance, compliance frameworks, and public company legal requirements
- Knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws, including wage and hour compliance, accommodation, leave laws, anti-discrimination regulations, and workplace investigations
- Understanding of intellectual property principles, technology transactions, and commercial contract risk management
- Knowledge of compliance reporting obligations and regulatory requirements
- Ability to identify legal, operational, and reputational risks and develop practical mitigation strategies
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and contract interpretation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with sound legal and business judgment
- Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to executive leadership and non-legal stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High level of integrity and ethical standards
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the automotive, technology, or manufacturing industries
- Familiarity with international legal and compliance matters
- Proficiency in additional languages is a plus
Compensation:
- Annual Salary Range: $159,000 - $200,000 DOE
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