General Counsel

Foxconn Corporation•Santa Clara, CA

6d•$170,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

Fii-Central is seeking an experienced and strategic General Counsel to serve as the company’s chief legal advisor in California. This role will provide legal leadership across corporate governance, employment law, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, litigation management, and cross-border matters in support of Fii-Central’s U.S. operations and its alignment with global Fii-Foxconn entities. The General Counsel will partner closely with executive leadership, HR, Finance, Operations, and global legal teams to manage risk, ensure compliance, and support business growth in a fast-paced, multinational environment.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school
Active license and good standing with the California State Bar (required)
Minimum 1 years of progressive legal experience, with a combination of in-house and/or large law firm experience
Strong expertise in California employment law and U.S. corporate law
Experience supporting complex, multi-entity organizations and senior leadership teams
Proven ability to manage outside counsel and legal budgets

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as General Counsel, Deputy GC, or senior in-house legal leader
Experience in manufacturing, technology, AI, electronics, or multinational environments
Familiarity with cross-border legal matters and working with Asia-based headquarters
Experience supporting HR, operations, and finance teams in fast-moving organizations
Strong business judgment with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
Comfortable operating in ambiguous, evolving environments

Responsibilities

Serve as primary legal advisor to executive leadership and, as applicable, the Board of Directors
Oversee corporate governance, entity management, and regulatory compliance for U.S. entities
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, with a strong focus on California regulations
Develop, implement, and maintain company policies, codes of conduct, and internal controls
Advise on U.S. and California employment laws, including wage and hour, employee classification, leaves of absence, benefits, terminations, reductions in force, and workplace investigations
Partner closely with HR on employee handbooks, policies, disciplinary actions, and risk mitigation
Support immigration-related matters in coordination with HR and outside counsel (H-1B, L-1, E-2, etc.)
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor, customer, consulting, real estate, construction, NDAs, and strategic partnership agreements
Provide legal guidance on procurement, supply chain, and manufacturing-related contracts
Establish contract templates and approval processes to streamline operations
Manage disputes, claims, and litigation, including coordination with outside counsel
Oversee responses to government inquiries, audits, and investigations
Lead risk assessment initiatives and advise leadership on mitigation strategies
Support cross-border transactions and intercompany matters involving global Fii-Foxconn entities
Advise on mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and joint ventures as needed
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to support operational and strategic decisions