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Senior Legal Counsel
Faraday & Future INC · 🇺🇸 El Segundo, California, United States
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 12 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Faraday & Future INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “SENIOR LEGAL MANAGER” (Regulatory Affairs Managers) in CA: $176k–$176k, median $176k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Faraday & Future INC
The US Department of Labor certified 12 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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