Counsel

Forward Financing•Boston, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Forward Financing is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts with team members throughout the United States, Dominican Republic, and Canada. The company is on a mission to unlock the capital that fuels small businesses across America. Recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In Boston and certified as a Great Place To Work®, Forward is investing in its employees, technology, and customer experience – with long-term success in mind every step of the way. As Counsel, you will help shape our Company’s long-term strategy, and drive its mission of providing access to capital for under-served small businesses. Directly reporting to our Assistant General Counsel, you will play a critical role in advancing our legal and compliance initiatives.

Requirements

3+ years of experience working as an attorney in a litigation role.
Experience writing briefs and doing caselaw research.
Strong attention to detail and issue-spotting skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior attorneys, management, fellow employees and external counsel.
Ability to break down caselaw and regulations into understandable and approachable language for stakeholders throughout the Company.
Excellent writing skills.
Self-motivated, organized and able to work independently.
Effective in a fast-paced environment, with an ability to juggle multiple workstreams and pivot quickly.
Ability to solicit, receive, and implement feedback with the goal of relentless improvement.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

litigation experience, including discovery, motion practice, and trial support.

Responsibilities

Evaluate shifts in statutory frameworks and case law to mitigate regulatory risk and advise leadership on necessary operational adjustments
Work closely with other business units across the company, auditing practices and implementing procedures to mitigate risk.
Assist in the further development, implementation, and enforcement of company policies and procedures to operationalize safeguards.
Play an active role on litigation matters as they arise.
Coordinate with outside counsel and third-party consultants to support ongoing legal projects, ensuring timely communication and alignment with company goals.
Serve as a versatile legal advisor, tackling high-priority projects and emerging legal challenges in a fast-paced environment.