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About the Role

We’re seeking a highly motivated Regulatory Counsel to oversee Fora’s global regulatory compliance, including data and privacy. This is a strategic role in a high-growth technology environment presenting an opportunity to own and build the regulatory and compliance framework for international expansion. As Fora’s international footprint grows, this role will have the opportunity to build and lead a regulatory compliance function, including hiring additional regulatory operations support.

Responsibilities

Lead and evaluate regulatory research and corporate structuring to inform the international expansion strategy.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the International Team in evaluating new markets, and providing pragmatic guidance that enables business priorities.
Assess licensing and compliance requirements (e.g., package travel regulations, payments, data privacy regimes, seller-of-travel laws) for each target market and translate them into clear, actionable requirements for the business.
Manage and coordinate local counsel across multiple jurisdictions, synthesizing their input into a coherent internal strategy with clear recommendations for internal stakeholders.
Build lightweight, scalable processes for monitoring regulatory changes across active and prospective markets.
Digest regulatory and legal requirements into tangible requirements and partner with International, Product and Operations teams on implementation.
Review training materials and resources to ensure advisors understand their local licensing/regulatory responsibilities.
Develop policies, playbooks, legal templates and frameworks that standardize regulatory operations across markets.
Help define the long-term organizational structure and capabilities needed to support Fora’s global regulatory obligations.
Provide compliance oversight, including conducting risk assessments and driving compliance initiatives that ensure we’re operating effectively while adhering to applicable laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
Engage with regulators and manage responses to examinations/audits.
Stay current on legal and regulatory developments to inform senior leaders of business impacts and keep Fora ahead of its compliance obligations.
Establish systems and controls to ensure Fora fulfills legal and regulatory obligations to remain in good standing as its international footprint expand.
Own business registrations/qualifications and annual/periodic filings and reporting obligations (license renewals, bonding/trust reporting, etc.), keeping the company in good standing as we expand.

Requirements

6+ years of legal/compliance and regulatory operations experience (combined Big Law and in-house in a startup, technology or other dynamic environment).
J.D.
Experience with market entry or product expansion in a travel tech, fintech, healthcare, e-commerce/marketplace or other highly regulated industry.
Commercial with excellent judgment balancing legal and business risk with appropriate escalations.
Clear, effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build trusted relationships.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, cross-functional workflows, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Enthusiastic with proven track record of learning quickly, taking initiative, resourcefulness and willingness to step in where needed to fill gaps.
Ability to work in the U.S.

Skills

Privacy/security
AI
Emerging tech transactional considerations
Travel industry-specific regulations (ATOL, Package Travel Regulations in EU/UK and seller of travel regulations)
Coordinating outside/local counsel across multiple jurisdictions

Location

New York City

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

6+ years

Education Level

J.D.

Salary/Compensations

$200K–$240K + equity

Benefits

Unlimited vacation
Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
Dental & Vision Insurance
Wellhub Memberships
401k plan with company match
Commuter Benefits
Supplemental Life Insurance
Stock Options

About the Company

Fora is the modern travel agency, empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs to build thriving travel advisory businesses.
We're modernizing the $100B+ travel industry with AI woven through every part of the advisor's workflow, plus global supplier relationships, personalized training, and a vibrant community, all in one place.
Founded in 2021, Fora has grown to a team of 250+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City.
In 2026, we closed a $60 million Series D led by Forerunner and Tactile Ventures, with continued backing from Thrive Capital, Insight Partners, and Heartcore Capital.
We've been named a LinkedIn Top Startup (2024), one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies (2023 and 2025), and one of TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies (2026).
We’re forging our own path.
We’re stronger together.
We believe in technology.
We’re here to serve.
We mean business.

Equal Opportunity

Fora 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.