Junior Litigation Counsel

Fora Financial • New York, NY

3d • $90,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Junior Litigation Counsel is part of Fora Financial’s Legal and Compliance Department and reports to the Associate General Counsel. The role handles a variety of litigation and collections matters and supports the department’s legal and compliance objectives, with a primary focus on helping protect the company against undue risk exposure. Initiative, enthusiasm, and collaboration are critical.

The position supports business departments including asset management, servicing, and collections; negotiates pre-litigation disputes; handles litigation; and advises on third-party and vendor relationships. It also monitors regulatory, legal, and industry developments, updates financing agreements and internal processes and documentation, and supports the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel on company-level initiatives and special projects. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in New York and authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD).
• Licensed to practice law in the State of New York.
• 1 to 5 years of experience.
• Commercial negotiation skills.
• Experience in financial transactions.
• Familiarity with commercial lending and sales-based financings.
• Ability to learn business requirements quickly, analyze legal and commercial risks, and propose creative, business-oriented solutions.
• Proactive approach to legal and risk mitigation for growing companies.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle evolving priorities in a dynamic environment in a thoughtful and practical manner.
• Ability to relate well to co-workers and build effective business partnerships.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a significant law firm, within an in-house legal department, and/or as a workout specialist in the financial services industry.
• Commercial lending or alternative finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Support business departments, including asset management, servicing, and collections.
• Negotiate pre-litigation disputes, including counterparty outreach, settlements or workouts, and intercreditor arrangements.
• Handle litigation matters, including motion preparation, court appearances, and case management.
• Advise the company on third-party and vendor relationships, including matters involving efficiency, reporting, and asset management.
• Stay current on regulatory, legal, and industry developments.
• Update financing agreements, internal processes, and documentation.
• Support the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel on company-level initiatives and special projects.

Benefits

• Good work/life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Life insurance at no cost to employees.
• Generous time off plan, including rollover vacation days.
• Commuter benefits.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Hybrid working model with two remote days per week.
• Competitive base salary range of $90,000–$100,000, based on years of experience, with year-end bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree