Senior Legal Counsel

The role

The Senior Legal Counsel will drive strategic legal initiatives across global operations. This person will advise on securities filings, governance, legal compliance, contract negotiation, and internal investigations.

What you will do

• Assist in the creation of a compliant legal system suitable for a public company
• Lead public company compliance requirements and SEC filings
• Manage government reporting on various compliance matters
• Review all contracts including supply chain, consulting, securities purchase, and NDAs
• Counsel management on legal and ethical compliance laws, regulations, and governance
• Develop and implement a comprehensive program for legal and ethical compliance
• Develop and implement training regimens for compliance and governance topics
• Manage other legal functions including IP and labor
• Implement and manage compliance policies, protocols, and training
• Audit company procedures, policies, and practices to identify potential risks

Required qualifications

• Law degree (J.D.) from ABA-accredited institution
• Membership in good standing with California state bar
• Minimum 10 years of experience
• Experience in high-tech consumer electronics, internet AI, or automotive
• In-depth understanding of the industry
• Strong knowledge of securities laws and regulations including the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
• Experience supporting equity and debt financing
• Experience assisting with the preparation, review, and management of SEC filings
• Familiarity with corporate governance and corporate housekeeping matters
• Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements
• Ability to advise business teams on contract terms, intellectual property rights, and product development
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Nice to have

• Mix of in-house corporate legal counsel and law firm experience
• Public company experience
• Some intellectual property and litigation experience
• Experience responding to employment-related inquiries, subpoenas, and other legal requests
• Strong knowledge of employment and labor law
• Ability to support the development, implementation, and maintenance of company policies and procedures
• Experience assisting with internal investigations
• Fluency in Mandarin

Benefits

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

About the company

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based embodied artificial intelligence ecosystem company. They produce user-centric, technology-first vehicles and robots.