Assistant General Counsel – Corporate, Commercial & Structured Finance (Fully Remote)

Forward Financing LLC; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Job summary

Forward Financing LLC is seeking a Senior Counsel to lead Structured Finance, Commercial & Corporate Law, and Legal Operations. You will negotiate debt facilities, warehouse lines of credit, and asset-backed securitizations; draft and negotiate contracts; oversee governance and financing documentation.

You will mentor a team of corporate attorneys, manage outside counsel, build scalable processes, and ensure regulatory compliance across federal and state laws.

Qualifications

• JD and bar admission required.
• Experience negotiating debt facilities, warehouse lines, and securitizations.
• Strong governance and contract management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and execution of complex debt facilities and asset-backed securitizations.
• Draft and negotiate enterprise contracts, vendor and broker/ISO agreements.
• Manage and mentor a team of corporate and commercial attorneys; oversee outside counsel.

Job description

Structured Finance & Capital Markets:

• Lead negotiation and execution of complex debt facilities, warehouse lines of credit, and asset-backed securitizations.
• Serve as primary legal liaison to institutional lenders, credit funds, and rating agencies.
• Oversee transaction lifecycle, borrowing base compliance, and covenant monitoring.

Commercial & Corporate Law:

• Draft and negotiate enterprise contracts, vendor agreements, and broker/ISO agreements.
• Support corporate governance, subsidiary management, and equity/debt financing documentation.
• Align products with federal and state regulations and licensing requirements.

Leadership & Team Growth:

• Manage and mentor a team of corporate and commercial attorneys.
• Build scalable legal processes and contract management tools.
• Manage outside counsel to ensure high-quality execution within budget.

Why You Should Apply:

• Join a mission-driven company expanding access to capital for small businesses.
• Enjoy flexible remote work options and a comprehensive total rewards package.
• Be part of a culture that values impact, collaboration, and continuous growth.

Forward Financing is a financial technology company that provides fast, flexible working capital to small businesses across America through revenue-based financing and commercial lending products. Recognized as a Best Place to Work and certified as a Great Place To Work®, the company has provided over $5 billion in funding to more than 100,000 small businesses since 2012.