Counsel - Compliance Specialist

4 weeks ago


Étreux, Hauts-de-France, United States Forward Financing Full time

Job Summary

Forward Financing is a Boston-based financial technology company that provides fast, flexible working capital to US small businesses. As a Counsel, you will play a key role in designing, building out, and implementing the company's internal and external compliance strategies and processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Assistant General Counsel in developing, implementing, and enforcing company policies and procedures to mitigate risk.
  • Review and negotiate vendor contracts, NDAs, and data privacy agreements.
  • Collaborate with other business units to audit practices and implement procedures.
  • Train employees on compliance initiatives.
  • Stay up-to-date on new statutes, regulations, case law, and best practices, and incorporate them into the company's compliance program.
  • Assist with maintaining a comprehensive policy binder containing all policies and written protocols.
  • Provide recommendations to senior attorneys and management on potential solutions to compliance issues.

About Forward Financing

Forward Financing is a fintech company that has expanded access to capital by providing over $3 billion in funding to nearly 63,000 small businesses. We are committed to helping our people and the small businesses we serve to achieve their full potential.

Why Work at Forward Financing?

  • Our company is mission-driven and focused on providing financial opportunity for underserved small businesses.
  • We value direct communication, candid feedback, and authenticity.
  • We create an environment where caring is cool and helping is the norm.
  • We are inspired by innovative thinking and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Experience working as an attorney (2-3 years preferred).
  • Strong attention to detail and issue-spotting skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior attorneys, management, and external counsel.
  • Ability to break down complicated laws and regulations into understandable language.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently.

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