Regulatory Counsel, International Expansion

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.

Key Responsibilities
Legal & Regulatory Strategy

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

Operations

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
Compliance

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.
Strongly Preferred
Experience supporting privacy/security, AI and other emerging tech transactional considerations
Knowledge of travel industry-specific regulations (ATOL, Package Travel Regulations in EU/UK and seller of travel regulations)
Experience coordinating outside/local counsel across multiple jurisdictions