Senior Legal Counsel - Securities & Corporate Governance

Your Role

Reporting to the General Counsel, as Senior Legal Counsel - Securities & Corporate Governance, 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

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 relevant legal experience, including substantial in-house and/or law firm experience supporting public companies; must have experience in one of the following industries: high-tech consumer electronics, internet AI, automotive; proven experience managing SEC reporting obligations, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, registration statements, and Section 16 filings; experience supporting equity and debt financings and familiarity with public capital markets transactions; strong background drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including supply chain agreements, consulting agreements, NDAs, securities purchase agreements, and vendor contracts; experience developing and implementing corporate compliance and ethics programs; experience conducting internal investigations, compliance audits, and risk assessments; prior experience collaborating with executive leadership, finance, HR, and operational teams; experience supporting Board of Directors governance activities, including preparation of board materials, resolutions, and meeting minutes
• Technical Knowledge & Legal Expertise: Strong knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934; deep understanding of SEC regulations, disclosure requirements, and public company compliance obligations; familiarity with corporate governance best practices and board governance procedures; knowledge of legal and ethical compliance frameworks, internal controls, and regulatory reporting requirements; understanding of labor and employment law, contract law, and corporate legal operations; ability to identify legal and operational risks and develop practical mitigation strategies
• Skills & Competencies: Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills; strong business judgment with the ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice; exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment; strong project management and organizational skills; ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments; high attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive matters; strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Personal Attributes: Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and sound ethical judgment; strong commitment to legal and ethical compliance; collaborative mindset with a proactive and business-partner-oriented approach; ability to build trusted relationships across the organization; high level of accountability, discretion, and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional certifications in corporate compliance, governance, or securities law are a plus
• Exposure to intellectual property, employment law, litigation management, and other corporate legal matters preferred
• Prior experience helping prepare a company for public company readiness or supporting newly public companies
• Familiarity with compliance training development and implementation
• Experience managing outside counsel and cross-functional compliance initiatives
• Fluency in Mandarin preferred

Annual Salary Range

($160,000 - $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

About the role

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.