Junior Litigation Counsel

The role

The Junior Litigation Counsel handles litigation and collections matters. This person supports business departments including asset management, servicing, and collections.

What you will do

• Supports various business departments including 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
• 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

Required qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the State of New York
• JD with a minimum of 1 to 5 years of experience
• 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
• 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

Nice to have

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

Benefits

• 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

Before you apply

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

About the company

Fora Financial is a technology enabled provider of flexible financing to small and medium sized businesses. The company has supported more than 55,000 merchants nationwide with over $5 billion of capital.