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

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 work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in sensitive matters
• Proven ability to develop practical, business-oriented legal solutions

Leadership & Collaboration

• Ability to work collaboratively as a strategic legal business partner across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to lead compliance initiatives and drive accountability across departments
• Experience developing and conducting employee training programs related to legal compliance, governance, ethics, and employment matters
• Ability to independently manage complex legal matters while coordinating effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Personal Attributes

• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgment
• Strong personal ethics and commitment to corporate compliance
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong accountability
• Ability to build trust and credibility throughout the organization
• Sound decision-making skills under pressure and in ambiguous situations

• Additional certifications in corporate compliance, employment law, or corporate governance are a plus
• Experience managing SEC filings and regulatory reporting requirements, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings preferred
• Prior experience managing outside counsel and coordinating legal support across multiple business functions preferred
• Familiarity with SEC regulations, securities laws, and corporate disclosure requirements preferred
• Experience assisting a private company in preparing for public company readiness
• Familiarity with compliance management systems and governance best practices
• Experience with litigation management and employment-related claims
• Working knowledge of intellectual property protection and licensing matters
• Experience developing enterprise-wide compliance and ethics training programs
• 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

($160,000 - $200,000 DOE), plus benefits and incentive plans