--- title: 'Junior Litigation Counsel at Fora Financial' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/junior-litigation-counsel-fora-financial-new-york-1f7tdkt2823v' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-09' --- # Junior Litigation Counsel at Fora Financial - **Company:** Fora Financial - **Location:** New York, NY - **Posted:** 2026-11-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-09 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/forafinancial/jobs/4477930009 ## Job description 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. ## About Fora Financial ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Fora Financial provides fast, flexible working capital and financing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses across the United States. - **Entity Type**: Private (PE-backed; majority stake held by Palladium Equity Partners) - **Headquarters**: New York, NY (Midtown) and Miami, FL (Downtown) – dual headquarters. - **Founded**: 2008 (originally as Paramount Merchant Funding; rebranded to Fora Financial in 2015) - **Founders**: Jared Feldman (CEO) and Dan Smith (Co-Founder & Board Member) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Alternative small-business lending / Fintech - **Target customers**: Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) across 49 states (B2B) - **Mission statement**: "To provide funding to small businesses, so that they can grow and succeed." ## Products & Services - **Business Term Loan**: Fixed-term financing up to $1.5 million with approval decisions in as little as 4 hours and terms up to 18 months. - **Revenue Advance**: A flexible advance based on future revenue with daily or weekly payments; no hard credit pull. - **Line of Credit**: Revolving credit facility for ongoing working capital needs. - **Equipment Financing**: Funding specifically for purchasing business equipment. - **SBA Loan**: Government-backed small business loans offered through partner network. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company) - **Key Metric**: Over $5 billion in total capital provided to more than 55,000 small businesses since 2008 (as of latest 2024 update) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: - Palladium Equity Partners (majority equity stake) - Celtic Bank (strategic partnership for commercial financing) - Multiple asset-backed securitizations (e.g., $130 million ABS in 2024) and revolving credit facilities (e.g., $200 million facility) - **Growth Signals**: - Expanded to Miami with a new Downtown office in 2024 - 100% year-over-year growth since inception (historical claim) - Headcount of nearly 200 employees, with active hiring in accounting, business development, risk/analytics, strategic partnerships, and technology - Successfully completed SOC 2 Type II examination ## Competitive Advantages - **Speed & Accessibility**: Approval decisions in as little as 4 hours with funding within 24 hours; no hard credit pulls - **Proven Track Record**: Over $5 billion lent, 55,000+ businesses served, operating since 2008 - **Technology Platform**: Proprietary platform for faster, more accurate lending decisions, especially for traditionally hard-to-fund applicants - **Diverse Product Suite**: Offers term loans, revenue advances, lines of credit, equipment financing, and SBA loans – covering most small-business capital needs - **Capital Strength**: Multiple securitizations and credit facilities demonstrate strong access to capital markets ## Strategic Focus - **Continued capital expansion** through asset-backed securitizations and new credit facilities - **Geographic diversification** with a growing Miami presence alongside the New York headquarters - **Technology modernization** under CTO Michael Chiang, with open roles for VP of Data & AI and VP of Product - **Partnership growth** via strategic relationships like the Celtic Bank collaboration ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Casual-yet-professional environment with a "family-like camaraderie"; core values include Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, and Approachability - **Work Model**: Hybrid home/office model emphasizing work-life balance; some roles are fully remote (e.g., Strategic Partnerships Manager, VP of Data and AI, VP of Product) - **Perks & Benefits**: - Competitive salaries, health/dental/vision insurance, 401k with matching, flexible spending accounts, gym reimbursement, generous time off - Daily breakfasts and snacks, weekly catered lunches, relaxed dress code, happy hours in the "Chill Lounge", game room (NY), on-site fitness center (Miami) - **Locations**: Midtown New York (1385 Broadway) and Downtown Miami (333 SE Second Avenue) – both in vibrant, amenity-rich neighborhoods - **Growth**: Small team sizes promoting open communication; clear advancement opportunities; nearly 200 employees and growing ## Sources 1. [forafinancial.com](https://www.forafinancial.com/about-us/) 2. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/forafinancial) 3. [forafinancial.com/careers](https://www.forafinancial.com/about-us/careers/) 4. [forafinancial.com/leadership](https://www.forafinancial.com/about-us/leadership/) 5. 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