Counsel

📋 Description

• • As In-House Counsel, you will manage the Company’s arbitration caseload from inception to resolution and assist with various broader legal matters.
• • 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. Assist 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.
• • 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.
• • 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.
• • Performance-based compensation. Our commitment to performance-driven success is reflected in our incentive-based programs, designed to motivate and reward employees for their contributions.
• • ROLE 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.
• • COMPENSATION:
• • Annual Targeted Salary: $131,000 – $164,000 USD
• • Annual Target Bonus: 10%
• • TOTAL REWARDS:
• • Comprehensive total rewards package, including but not limited to: 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.
• • Employees are welcome to work from one of our premiere office locations.