# Senior Legal Counsel at Faraday Future

> United States · Senior · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Afaradayfuture%3A7728989003 (read 2026-11-04).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Faraday Future](https://alderhq.app/companies/faraday-future)
- Location text: El Segundo, California, United States; El Segundo, CA-HQ
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: El Segundo, California, United States; El Segundo, CA-HQ")
- Posted: 2026-05-09 (179 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/faradayfuture/jobs/7728989003

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (Los Angeles, n 151): p25 $94k, median $124k, p75 $157k

## Description (the employer's text)

### The Company

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.

### Your Role

Reporting to the General Counsel, as Senior Legal Counsel, 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

- Law degree (J.D.) from ABA-accredited institution
- Membership in good standing with California state bar
- Minimum 10 years of experience, mix of in-house corporate legal counsel and law firm experience preferred, public company experience preferred
- Must have experience in one of the following industries: high-tech consumer electronics, internet AI, automotive
- Must have in-depth understanding of the industry and be able to combine the legal and business perspectives to make the optimal decision
- Strong knowledge of securities laws and regulations, including the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with experience supporting equity and debt financing.
- Experience assisting with the preparation, review, and management of SEC filings, including Forms 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, registration statements, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings.
- Familiarity with corporate governance and corporate housekeeping matters, including preparation and maintenance of Board of Directors materials, meeting minutes, and related corporate records and documentation.
- Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, services agreements, technology transactions, joint development agreements, university research agreements, and other strategic business contracts.
- Strong ability to advise business teams and cross-functional stakeholders on contract terms, intellectual property rights, product development matters, and legal issues related to strategic partnerships.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, Engineering, and Human Resources, to provide practical, business-oriented legal support.
### Preferred Qualifications

- Some intellectual property and litigation experience is a plus
- Experience responding to employment-related inquiries, subpoenas, and other legal requests in a timely and compliant manner.

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