Transactions Counsel

The role

This person will lead legal support for M&A, investments, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. They will also provide general corporate legal support and manage commercial agreements.

What you will do

• Lead legal support for M&A transactions, investments, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Advise business teams on transaction structures, legal risks, and contractual protections.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents.
• Manage legal due diligence and coordinate reviews.
• Lead negotiation of significant commercial agreements.
• Support cross-border transactions and related corporate structuring.
• Manage transaction workstreams, approvals, and closing conditions.
• Partner with Securities Counsel on securities law and capital markets financing matters.
• Support corporate governance and entity matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate routine commercial agreements.

Required qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing
• 4–7 years of experience at a leading law firm or in-house legal department
• Strong transactional expertise in M&A, investment, strategic partnership, or significant commercial transactions
• Ability to support general corporate legal matters
• Excellent communication, drafting, and project management skills

Nice to have

• Fluency in both Mandarin and English
• Experience with U.S. securities laws, public company compliance, SEC filings, and disclosure requirements
• Experience with corporate financings, securities transactions, and review of related transaction documents
• Prior in-house experience at a U.S. public company or relevant law firm experience supporting public company clients
• Experience with M&A, financings, or cross-border transactions
• Prior in-house experience, ideally at a public company or high-growth organization
• A business-minded approach and interest in building scalable legal processes

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 mobility company producing user-centric, technology-first vehicles.