Forward Financing has been one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Boston for the past five years, as recognized by Boston Business Journal, Inc. Magazine, and Deloitte Fast 500. We help small businesses spend less time finding capital and more time helping their customers and growing their businesses. Our mission is to create a world-class fintech company so that our customers and our people can reach their full potential. We accomplish this by investing in our people, technology, and customer experience – with long-term success in mind. Forward Financing strives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we do.

In this role as Counsel, you will assist in handling the Company’s arbitration caseload from start to finish, as well as assist with other legal matters. You will report to the Senior Counsel, potentially manage a team of Legal Assistants, and collaborate frequently with other attorneys and support staff on our legal team, as well as with other employees throughout the Company.

In this role you will:

• Own a portfolio of 100+ arbitration matters, following each case from inception to conclusion.
• Attend and present at all arbitration hearings (generally telephonically).
• Draft all arbitration documents, including case statements, legal briefing and otherwise.
• Prepare all discovery production, engage in discovery conferences and motion practice as needed.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of evidentiary documents.
• Manage a team of legal assistants.
• Oversee courtroom litigation or subpoenas involving the Company.
• Provide assistance on various other general matters within the legal department.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience as an attorney in a litigation or arbitration context.  
• Admitted to the MA Bar and in good standing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior management, fellow employees and external counsel.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Self-motivated, organized and able to work independently.
• Effective in a fast-paced environment.

Forward Financing Core Values:

• People First – We build relationships and genuinely care about each other.
• We Before Me – We prioritize team success over individual success.
• Be Candid – We are authentic, transparent, and direct.
• Do the Right Thing – We act with integrity and we don’t cut corners.
• Relentless Improvement – We push ourselves, never settling for the best we did yesterday.
• Be Positive – We are optimistic and assume positive intent.

About Us:

Forward Financing is a Boston-based fintech company that provides fast, flexible, and reliable capital to small businesses nationwide. With a simple online application, business owners can trust that Forward Financing works to get them approvals within minutes, funding within hours, and personalized support when they need it most.

Since 2012, Forward Financing has provided over $1.2 billion in financing to more than 30,000 small businesses. Consistently recognized as an industry leader, the company is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and receives top ratings across all major customer review platforms. Forward Financing has been consistently named by Boston Business Journal and Built in Boston as one of the best places to work in Massachusetts.

Forward Financing actively promotes a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where trust and respect are paramount and all employees feel valued, heard, and accepted. By embracing diversity of thought, background, and identity, we will continue to become a stronger team and a better organization.

We are a diverse and driven group of about 150 people, located in the heart of Boston’s Financial District. Our employees come to work knowing they are helping thousands of small businesses while advancing their own careers. If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, learn more at www.forwardfinancing.com.

Perks & Benefits:

At Forward Financing, we believe that if our company succeeds, all of our employees succeed too.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to; medical, dental, vision and commuter benefits along with a flexible time off policy, 401k match, gym reimbursement, paid volunteering days, annual professional development budget, and charitable donation match.

When we aren’t busy with a Zoom meeting, supporting our customers, or working on a project, you can likely find us taking part in a scavenger hunt, getting overly competitive in a trivia game, or celebrating our team wins together!

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