Commercial Counsel at Forage

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, Payments, CommerceIndustries

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar, preferably California
4–6+ years of legal experience, with a mix of top law firm and in-house/startup experience strongly preferred
Experience drafting and negotiating complex technology and commercial contracts; fintech/payments or API-driven SaaS experience is a strong plus
Ability to translate legal risks into practical solutions for business partners
Entrepreneurial mindset: comfortable operating in ambiguity, building processes from scratch, and rolling up your sleeves
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and partner across teams

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, licensing agreements, NDAs, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and payment processing agreements
Partner with Sales, Business Development, and Product teams to enable and accelerate deals while protecting Forage’s interests
Build scalable playbooks, templates, and negotiation guidelines for the commercial contracting process
Advise cross-functional stakeholders on contract interpretation, risk allocation, and legal strategy in negotiations
Support the General Counsel with strategic initiatives, including compliance with payments regulations, privacy, and fintech/EBT industry requirements
Contribute to building a pragmatic, business-oriented Legal function that moves at the speed of a startup

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Contract Negotiation

Legal Drafting

Business Development Agreements

Fintech Compliance

Payments Regulations

EBT/SNAP Knowledge

Forage

Offers virtual job simulations for students

About Forage

Forage creates virtual job simulations that allow students to experience a typical day in various roles across different industries. These simulations help students develop practical career skills and build confidence, making them more employable. The platform is self-paced and accessible for free, enabling students to learn at their convenience. Forage serves two main groups: students, who gain valuable experience, and employers, who use the platform to showcase their industry and roles, making hiring more inclusive. Unlike many competitors, Forage focuses on providing these simulations at no cost to students while charging employers for the service. The goal is to bridge the gap between education and career success, democratizing access to job opportunities.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$35.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Consulting, EducationIndustries

11-50Employees

Benefits

Equity compensation plan

Home office setup stipend

Access to office space in Sydney and Melbourne (or London depending on country)

Flexible work schedule

20 days of paid vacation leave

Access to an employee assistance program and a professional development fund

18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for the primary caregiver and 8 weeks of parental leave for the non-primary caregiver

Full paid day off to celebrate a holiday of choice

Risks

Increased competition from platforms like Standard Bank may impact Forage's market share.

EAB acquisition could lead to strategic changes misaligned with Forage's model.

Rapid AI advancements may challenge Forage's current virtual training offerings.

Differentiation

Forage offers free, open-access virtual job simulations with leading global companies.

The platform provides self-paced, on-demand learning, enhancing accessibility for students.

Forage bridges education and career success, focusing on practical skills and employability.

Upsides

Forage raised $25 million in Series B funding to expand globally.

Partnerships with firms like Latham & Watkins enhance Forage's industry credibility.

Growing demand for virtual internships boosts Forage's market potential.

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