Legal Specialist, Investigations
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About Fora

Fora is the modern travel agency, redefining what it means to be a travel advisor in today's world. We're a next-generation platform that provides a comprehensive, business-in-a-box solution—combining cutting-edge technology, personalized training, a vibrant community, and exclusive industry partnerships—all designed to empower anyone with a passion for travel to turn that passion into a thriving business. Whether you're a travel enthusiast or an experienced professional, Fora equips you with everything needed to launch and scale a successful travel advisory business, making it the ultimate way to align work with your lifestyle.

At the heart of Fora is our mission: to enable 100,000 entrepreneurs to transform their love for travel into a fulfilling full-time or part-time career, offering unparalleled flexibility, autonomy, and support. We believe that everyone, from seasoned travel professionals to first-time entrepreneurs, can build a career that's both profitable and aligned with their passions.

Our platform combines innovative technology with the human touch, offering:

• Best-in-class training programs to help agents develop expert knowledge, no matter their starting point.
• A powerful suite of tools for booking, client management, and marketing, ensuring agents can focus on delivering exceptional travel experiences.
• Access to an engaged community of fellow advisors, fostering collaboration, support, and shared learning.
• Exclusive partnerships with top travel brands, providing access to competitive rates, perks, and experiences that elevate advisors' offerings.

Since our founding in 2021 by experienced travel entrepreneurs Henley Vazquez, Jake Peters, and Evan Frank, Fora has experienced rapid growth, expanding to a team of 100+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City. We are proud to be backed by an incredible group of investors, including Forerunner Ventures, Insight Partners, and Heartcore Capital, whose support underscores our commitment to building a platform that not only revolutionizes the travel industry but also creates meaningful opportunities for individuals everywhere.

About The Role

The Legal Specialist, Investigations will lead legal support initiatives including contract review, regulatory compliance research, and corporate filing management. Reporting to General Counsel and working closely with the Head of Community, this role will work to develop and implement community policies, manage complex escalations, and deliver evidence-based recommendations for resolution. They require an ability to navigate nuanced situations with exceptional judgment and clear communication.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Support:

• Assist General Counsel with drafting and reviewing contracts, communications and other legal documents
• Provide legal research and regulatory compliance support for International Business Operations business unit
• Assist with general corporate matters, including annual filings, state licensing renewals and corporate approvals.

Advisor Experience Escalation:

• Develop and implement a process for investigating escalated advisor issues with partners and clients
• Communicate with and manage advisors, clients and partners to understand the issue, gather relevant information and find reasonable solutions
• Create clear, evidence-based recommendations to consistently manage edge cases for the advisor community in collaboration with the Head of Community and General Counsel
• Recommend, create and manage Fora community policies as needed.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience or relevant experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, with proficiency in general corporate matters or relevant education (L.L.B.)
• Exceptional judgement and empathy for clients, advisors and partners
• Strong research and analysis skills with keen attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Integrity and professionalism with a commitment to upholding confidentiality and ethical standards
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to anticipate needs and solve problems quickly
• Comfortable working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Strongly Preferred

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and bar membership.

Compensation

Compensation range for this role can vary widely depending on experience, and for this role an indicative range is $90k - $120k + equity. Other benefits include:

• Unlimited vacation
• Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• ClassPass Memberships
• 401k plan
• Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Stock Options.

This role is based in our beautiful New York City office (Tribeca/Fidi) with lots of natural light and great views.

Our Values

We're forging our own pathFora has always been about driving change within the industry. We're not interested in maintaining the status quo.

We're stronger togetherCommunity is our cornerstone and collective power is our strength. We believe we can all go further when we operate together, using our combined leverage to unlock better opportunities and outcomes for our advisors, partners, and travelers.

We believe in technologyWe believe technology is an answer to some of the most fundamental challenges the travel industry faces. We believe advancements in AI, bold investments in our platforms, and a world-class data infrastructure will transform the work of our advisors and our partners, while creating better travel experiences for travelers.

We're here to serveWe operate in service of our community and believe that when they're empowered to focus on what they do best, we all win. It's why we relentlessly advocate for our advisors and prioritize their best interest every step of the way.

We mean businessFora is equal parts fun, meaningful work and serious travel business. We're unlocking opportunities for thousands of travel entrepreneurs, delivering a stream of high-quality guests at scale for our partners, and providing a superior travel experience for our travelers. It's a better equation for the future of our industry.

WORK AUTHORIZATIONYou must have authorization to work in the United States. Fora is unable to assist applicants with obtaining work authorization.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITYFora is committed to an equitable hiring process and an inclusive work environment. BIPOC and traditionally underrepresented candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will not discriminate and will take action to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries: Software Development, Technology, Information and Internet, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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