Head of Legal

The Company:

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world’s best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility. We’re producing user-centric, technology-first vehicles to establish new paradigms in human-vehicle interaction. We’re not just seeking to change how our cars work – we’re seeking to change the way we drive. At FF, we’re creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact.

Your Role: 

We are seeking an experienced and business-minded Head of Legal to lead all legal, compliance, and governance matters for our crypto-focused business. You’ll serve as a key strategic advisor to senior leadership and the board, overseeing legal strategy across corporate, securities, fund, and digital-asset regulatory domains.

This role requires a combination of deep technical legal expertise and practical judgment in a fast-moving, global environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and scale the company’s legal and compliance function, managing internal team members and outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advise the executive team and board on public company governance, securities compliance, and disclosure obligations under SEC and exchange rules.
• Oversee fund formation and operations, including structuring, document review, investor compliance, and coordination with fund administrators and external counsel.
• Manage public company reporting and disclosure, including SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements) and investor communications.
• Oversee and negotiate crypto-related commercial agreements, including custody, trading, liquidity, staking, and technology services.
• Develop and maintain the company’s regulatory strategy and engagement with key regulators (SEC, CFTC, OFAC, and relevant international bodies).
• Provide legal support for strategic initiatives, including token launches, partnerships, and M&A transactions.
• Ensure sound corporate governance practices, manage board and subsidiary matters, and maintain compliance with listing-exchange and corporate requirements.
• Establish internal policies and training to promote ethical conduct, transparency, and effective risk management.

Basic Qualifications:

• J.D. or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 15+ years of relevant experience, including public company and/or financial regulatory exposure.
• Deep knowledge of corporate and securities law, digital-asset regulation, and fund structures.
• Proven experience advising C-suite executives and boards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project-management skills.
• Strategic thinker who can balance legal risk with commercial priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in both Mandarin and English.
• Experience at a crypto exchange, blockchain infrastructure, or fintech company.
• Prior general counsel or senior legal leadership experience.
• Familiarity with cross-border fund vehicles (Cayman/BVI) or tokenized investment structures.
• Background in regulatory engagement or policy advocacy in the digital-asset space.

Annual Salary Range:

($250,000 - $300,000 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

Faraday Future is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.