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About the Role
Forter is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities to join its Legal team. This role will focus on corporate, securities, equity, strategic transactions, employment, and litigation matters, with opportunities to gain experience in commercial, privacy, product, and intellectual property law. The position reports to the General Counsel.
Responsibilities
- Build and scale the corporate legal function.
- Manage the equity program with assistance from the Equity Plan Manager.
- Drive transaction readiness and compliance efforts, including policy development and training.
- Provide legal support for corporate transactions such as securities offerings, financings, investments, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions.
- Oversee executive compensation administration.
- Assist with the preparation and planning for board, committee, and annual stockholder meetings.
- Oversee global corporate administration, including international, federal, and state law compliance, entity maintenance, and executive compensation/stock administration.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, HR, Marketing, and other departments.
Requirements
- J.D. degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school.
- Admitted and in good standing with a state bar, preferably New York or California.
- 5+ years of experience as a corporate and securities counsel.
- Experience working in-house is a plus.
- General corporate transactional experience with a strong background in securities laws.
- Comfortable negotiating and managing corporate transactions (debt and equity financing, secondaries, M&As, JVs).
- Experience working at a high-growth technology company, particularly a B2B software or SaaS company.
- High ethical standards and strong communication skills.
- Willingness to work cross-functionally and on new or unfamiliar projects.
- Ability to manage multiple issues simultaneously, set priorities, and deliver results efficiently.
Location
- Remote (East Coast, United States)
- New York (preferred)
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Salary/Compensations
- $240,000 - $260,000 annually + bonus + equity + benefits
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
- Matching 401K Plan
- Comprehensive and generous health insurance, including vision and dental coverage
- Home office allowance
- Generous PTO policy
- Half day Fridays
About the Company
- Forter is a human-first, AI-built company that protects revenue and unlocks great customer experiences by analyzing patterns across over 2 billion shoppers. Their technology delivers identity intelligence across the entire commerce journey. Trusted by brands like Nordstrom, Instacart, and eBay, Forter has raised $525M from investors and powers commerce decisions for nearly 1 million businesses globally. They have received numerous workplace and innovation awards, including Great Place to Work Certification and Fortune’s Best Workplaces in NYC.
- Forterians are described as smart, curious, and good humans who care about their work and each other. The company culture is built on the conviction that AI enhances human capabilities, allowing employees to focus on areas requiring human judgment. Forter is a global team of over 500 people with regional headquarters and employee presence across multiple countries. They offer real ownership, proximity to decisions, investment in growth through RSU offerings and L&D programs, and a 4.5-day work week (Forter’s Appreciation Fridays and Sundays).
- The role is situated at the intersection of AI, commerce, and human trust.
Equal Opportunity
- Forter is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that will consider all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- Assistance or accommodation for individuals with disabilities during the interview process is available upon request via email.