Job Application for Junior Litigation Counsel at Fora Financial

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This position reports to the Associate General Counsel and is part of the Legal and Compliance Department where initiative, enthusiasm, and collaboration are critical. Our primary focus is on helping protect the company against undue risk exposure. The Junior Litigation Counsel will handle a variety of litigation and collections matters and support the department’s overall legal and compliance objectives.

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the State of New York

A Day in the Life of a Junior Litigation Counsel

· Supports various business departments including, but not limited to, asset management, servicing, and collections

· Negotiates pre-litigation disputes, including counterparty outreach, settlements / workouts, and intercreditor arrangements

· Handles litigations, including motion preparation, court appearances, and case management

· Advises company on third-party and vendor relationships, involving matters of efficiency, reporting, and asset management.

· Stays current on regulatory, legal and industry developments.

· Updates financing agreements, internal processes, and documentation.

· Support General Counsel and Associate General Counsel in company-level initiations and special projects.

**This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US.

What You Have

· JD with a minimum of 1 to 5 years of experience, preferably at a significant law firm, within an in-house legal department, and/or as workout specialist in the financial services industry (commercial lending or alternative finance experience, a plus).

· Commercial negotiation skills

· Experience in financial transactions

· Familiarity with commercial lending and sales-based financings

· Propensity 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, as well as strong organizational skills.

· Skill in handling evolving priorities in a dynamic environment in a thoughtful and practical manner.

· Ability to relate well to co-workers and build effective business partnerships.

About Fora Financial

Fora Financial is a technology enabled, leading provider of flexible financing to small and medium sized businesses. Since our inception in 2008, we have supported more than 55,000 merchants nationwide with over $5 billion of capital used for a variety of purposes, from funding everyday operating expenses to managing cash flow gaps to facilitating business expansion, and much more. Leveraging our proprietary technology, Fora Financial is able to deliver capital to our customers via a streamlined and simple process that can be completed in as little as 24 hours, compared with the weeks or even months it often takes for a business to receive a bank loan.

Over the past seventeen years, Fora Financial has grown from two founders in a small Manhattan workspace to a company of nearly 200 employees. Fora Financial prides itself on being a partner-centric organization, offering a customized funding approach, collaborating with our small-business customers to understand their needs in a dynamic and ever-changing economic environment.

While we work very hard, we do not take ourselves too seriously. We enjoy a family-like camaraderie that fosters a passion for success in each Fora Financial Team member.

The Benefits of Working for Fora Financial:

A good work/life balance
Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
401K 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
Hybrid working model, two days remote per week
Competitive base salary range of $90,000-$100,000 based on years of experience with year-end bonus eligibility

Fora Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law. Fora Financial provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodations due to a disability during the application process, please contact fora.recruiting@forafinancial.com.

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