Regulatory Counsel, International Expansion

About Fora Fora is the our mission: to help the next generation of travel entrepreneurs turn their love for travel into a fulfilling career, whether full-time or part-time. We're mission-driven and obsessed with our customers, and we believe humans and AI are both essential: the best work here comes from people and technology at their best, together. That's not just a philosophy about our product, it's how we build our team. Everyone at Fora gets hands-on with frontier AI tooling as part of the job. At Fora, you'll learn to be AI-fluent, with real experience applying AI to solve problems day to day, wherever you sit in the company. About Fora 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. That's what lets advisors build businesses that scale, while their taste and service create trips no algorithm alone could plan. At the heart of it all is our mission: to help the next generation of travel entrepreneurs turn their love for travel into a fulfilling career, whether full-time or part-time. We're mission-driven and obsessed with our customers, and we believe humans and AI are both essential: the best work here comes from people and technology at their best, together. That's not just a philosophy about our product, it's how we build our team. Everyone at Fora gets hands-on with frontier AI tooling as part of the job. At Fora, you'll learn to be AI-fluent, with real experience applying AI to solve problems day to day, wherever you sit in the company. 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). Come build something that hasn't existed before. 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. and active state bar admission (preferably New York or California) 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 Compensation Compensation for this role varies based on experience, with an indicative range of $200K–$240K + equity. Final compensation will depend on the level at which the candidate is hired, as we’re considering multiple levels for this role. 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 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 path Fora has always been about driving change within the industry. We’re not interested in maintaining the status quo. We’re stronger together Community 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 technology We 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 serve We 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 business Fora 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 AUTHORIZATION Authorization to work in the United States is required for full‑time roles based in our New York City office. Fora is unable to sponsor or assist with U.S. work authorization. Roles based outside of the United States are not subject to this requirement. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr