Counsel, Corporate & Structured Finance (Remote)

Forward Financing LLC; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Financing is seeking an Assistant General Counsel – Corporate, Commercial & Structured Finance to lead capital markets and financing strategies for fast-growing fintech platforms.

The role demands deep experience in structured finance, debt facilities, securitizations, and complex commercial transactions, with leadership of a small legal team and collaboration with executive leadership across Finance, Treasury, and Compliance.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• 10+ years of relevant legal practice in fintech, finance, or corporate lending.
• Strong track record in structured finance, debt facilities, securitizations, or forward flow transactions.
• Experience governing corporate governance and board materials.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior attorneys.
• Experience integrating technology into legal workflows and contract management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal execution of borrowing facilities, forward flow agreements, securitizations, and secondary market transactions.
• Oversee corporate secretary functions, subsidiary management, board resolutions, and debt/equity financing documentation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate enterprise contracts, vendor agreements, software licenses, and third‑party partnerships.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across federal/state laws for financing products and disclosures.
• Manage and scale a team of attorneys; supervise outside counsel; build scalable processes and playbooks.
• Collaborate with executives across Finance, Treasury, and Compliance to align legal strategy with business goals.

Skills

Structured Finance

Capital Markets

Commercial Lending

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Corporate Governance

Team Management

Business Acumen

Fintech Experience

External Counsel Management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission in at least one state

Tools

Contract management tools

Job description

Forward Financing is seeking an Assistant General Counsel – Corporate, Commercial & Structured Finance to lead capital markets and financing strategies for fast-growing fintech platforms.

The role demands deep experience in structured finance, debt facilities, securitizations, and complex commercial transactions, with leadership of a small legal team and collaboration with executive leadership across Finance, Treasury, and Compliance.