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Fora Travel

Contracts & Legal Operations Specialist

Fora Travel, New York, New York, us, 10261

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About Fora Fora

is the modern travel agency, redefining what it means to be a travel advisor in today’s world. We’re a next-generation platform that provides a comprehensive,

business-in-a-box solution —combining

cutting-edge technology ,

personalized training ,

a vibrant community , and exclusive

industry partnerships —all designed to empower anyone with a passion for travel to turn that passion into a thriving business. Whether you're a travel enthusiast or an experienced professional, Fora equips you with everything needed to

launch and scale a successful travel advisory business , making it the ultimate way to align work with your lifestyle.

At the heart of Fora is our mission: to

power the next generation of travel entrepreneurs

to transform their love for travel into a fulfilling full-time or part-time career, offering unparalleled flexibility, autonomy, and support. We believe that everyone, from seasoned travel professionals to first-time entrepreneurs, can build a career that’s both profitable and aligned with their passions.

Our platform combines innovative technology with the human touch, offering:

Best-in-class training

programs to help agents develop expert knowledge, no matter their starting point.

A

powerful suite of tools

for booking, client management, and marketing, ensuring agents can focus on delivering exceptional travel experiences.

Access to an engaged

community of fellow advisors , fostering collaboration, support, and shared learning.

Exclusive partnerships

with top travel brands, providing access to competitive rates, perks, and experiences that elevate advisors’ offerings.

Since our founding in

2021

by experienced travel entrepreneurs

Henley Vazquez ,

Jake Peters , and

Evan Frank , Fora has experienced rapid growth, expanding to a team of

180+

full-time employees based in downtown

New York City .

Earlier this year,

we announced our

$60 million Series B and C investment rounds

led by

Thrive Capital

and

Insight Partners , with participation by previous investors including

Forerunner

and

Heartcore Capital.

This funding represents a vote of confidence in the enduring power of entrepreneurship, and secures ourాధ ability to build a category-defining travel brand. We have a vision for the future that lever szak{’ver} harnesses the best of humanity and the best of technology to create the first truly unified platform for all travel needs—from staycation to safari.

We're proud of the recognition we've received, including:

LinkedIn’s Top Startups List 2024

Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2025 and 2023

Built In 2025 Best Places to Work And several

"top agency"

awards from our fantastic partners including

Virtuoso, IHG, Four Seasons , and more

Fora is a mission-driven company

that believes in the power of entrepreneurship, community, and passion. As we continue to grow, we are looking for more talented and like-minded individuals to join ourcrear’équipe - people who are excited about transforming the travel space and helping us scale our vision globally.

About The Role We’re seeking a

Contracts & Legal Operations Specialist

to support the Legal Team at Fora and accelerate our partner growth. This experienced contracts professional will manage the full contract lifecycle — from drafting to execution — partnering closely with stakeholders across the company to help streamline legal processes, and ensure that our agreements are clear, consistent, and efficient.

Key Responsibilities Contract Drafting and Review:

Draft, review, and revise partnership agreements and a wide range of additional commercial agreements (vendor agreements, service agreements, NDAs, SaaS/MSA, SOWs, amendments), ensuring consistency with company standards

Identify risks, propose contract edits, and provide practical recommendations

Maintain, update, and improve contract templates and clause libraries

Contract Lifecycle Management:

Own the end-to-end execution process: steer contracts through internal systems and coordinate input from various teams, redlining, approvals, signatures, and archiving

Manage the contract repository and build out a new contract management system

Track key dates, renewal terms, obligations, and compliance requirements

Build, refine, and document internal contract workflows to increase efficiency

Legal Operations & Cross-Functional Support:

Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams (Finance, Sales & Marketing, Partners, Business Ops and Advisor Experience) on contract-related questions

Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure timely deal execution

Support Legalbeitung with research, compliance tasks, and special projects

Atr Help implement scalable processes and systems to support company growth

Process Improvement:

Identify operational bottlenecks and propose improvements to workflows and documentation

Create dashboards, trackers, or lightweight systems to keep deals moving efficiently

Contribute to policy development, knowledge bases, and internal training materials

اطالية Requirements

3–7+ years of experience in contracts administration/paralegal role in in-house corporate legal department and/or large law firm creating, reviewing or administering contracts, or a similar role \ работж Experience drafting, redlining, comparing and negotiating contracts

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with contract lifecycle management tools and document management systems

Excellent attention to detail and ক্লিয়েশন; able to manage cross-functional projects and multiple workflows simultaneously

Strong sense of ownership with ability to anticipate needs and execute autonomously

Strong written and verbal communications skills; able to interact professionally with з business leaders and external partners

Bachelor’s degree in a law, business, finance, or related field

Authorized to work in the U.S., and available to work in person at our office (Lower Manhattan) 4 days/week

Strongly Preferred

Paralegal certificate, coursework in business/legal studies or JD preferred

Experience in a fast-paced startup or travel organization is strongly preferred.

Experience managing partner onboarding or procurement workflows

Experience with reviewing and negotiating non-disclosure agreements

Familiarity with privacy/security concepts (e.g., DPAs, SOC reports, compliance questionnaires)

Experience building or improving processes from scratch, including by leveraging AI

Compensation Compensation for this role varies based on experience, with an indicative range of $75k–$110k + equity. Final compensation will depend on the level at which the candidate is hired, as we’re considering multiple levels for this role.

Additional benefits include:

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

Doscii 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.ӘА This is why we relentlesslyعلوم 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 absoluto, etc.

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WORK AUTHORIZATION You must have authorization to work in the United States. Fora is unable to assist applicants with obtaining work authorization.

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.

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