Counsel

About the role

The In-House Counsel position at Forward Financing involves managing the Company’s arbitration caseload from inception to resolution and assisting with various broader legal matters. Reporting to the Senior Managing Counsel, you will collaborate with a dedicated team of legal assistants and partner across departments with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review all Arbitration documents including pleadings, legal briefing, and settlement agreements.
• Embrace automation and AI-focused workflows to own a portfolio of 800+ Arbitration matters, following each case from inception to conclusion.
• Aid in guiding legal strategy.
• Prepare all discovery production, engage in discovery conferences and motion practice as needed.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of evidentiary documents.
• Work to incorporate company-adopted AI tools into work management.
• Assist with courtroom litigation or subpoenas involving the Company.
• Provide assistance with various other general matters within the legal/account servicing department.
• Communicate effectively with customers on escalated accounts and provide succinct updates to senior leadership.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as an attorney in a busy litigation or arbitration-centered practice.
• Admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and in good standing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior management, colleagues, and external counsel.
• Excellent writing and legal analytic skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently.
• Effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Experience in arbitration and/or litigation preferred.

Skills

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Annual Targeted Salary: $131,000 – $164,000 USD
• Annual Target Bonus: 10%
• Performance-based compensation
• Flexible work schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) match for US employees
• Wellness reimbursement
• Volunteering days
• Annual professional development budget
• Charitable donation match

Pay

Annual Targeted Salary: $131,000 – $164,000 USD

Annual Target Bonus: 10%

Schedule

Remote-first with flexible hours

Company Overview

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.

Why You Should Apply

Mission-driven company: Forward is a trusted source of fast, flexible funding for small businesses that have often been underserved by traditional financing options. When you join the team, you will help ensure all small businesses have access to the financial support they need to succeed.

Additional Information

Flexibility is a top priority: Our employees are empowered to choose where they want to work (whether that’s from home, in the office, or a combination of both) with flexible hours.

Compensation: Annual Targeted Salary: $131,000 – $164,000 USD; Annual Target Bonus: 10%

Total Rewards: Medical, dental, vision, commuter benefits, a flexible time-off policy, paid parental leave, 401k match for US employees, wellness reimbursement, volunteering days, annual professional development budget, and charitable donation match.

Forward is proud to be a remote-first company, keeping workplace flexibility a top priority for our employees. As a business, we are focused on impact; we are more concerned with your contributions to the success of the company than where you get your work done. To help facilitate in-person collaboration, employees are welcome to work from one of our premiere office locations.