ABOUT FUNDAFI®:

FUNDAFI® understands that great people are the key to our success, and we provide opportunities to our team members to support their professional and personal growth. Based in Charlotte, NC, FUNDAFi® has been at the leading edge of the legal finance industry and is one of the first companies providing specialty financing for small law firms. We are driven by the desire to help small business owners and their law practices grow and become more successful. We are passionate about optimizing law firm performance and their client outcomes with our strategic capital and unique market intelligence, backed by our technology and proprietary data. Working at FUNDAFi® is an opportunity to be part of a team creating meaningful impact by assisting in the growth and ongoing success of small businesses across the country.

YOUR ROLE:

The Commercial Underwriting team is a core part of Alliance Legal Solutions. The position of Funding Director /Legal Counsel interacts on the front lines with law firms, both potential and existing clients, to educate and guide law firms through the financing application process, manage oversight of loan accounts once funded and provide strategic support to law practices post-financing.  The role combines aspects of relationship management and business development with deal management, and also requires the analytical review and presentation of data of that are part of financing decisions for loan applications.   This position provides a unique opportunity to apply a background in litigation within the finance sector in a company on the leading edge of the legal financing industry. 

YOUR DAY TO DAY:

• Identify qualified opportunities for funding and provide information and guidance about financing to law firms

• Building and managing relationships with prospective and existing clients

• Due diligence on business through multiple data resources to analyze funding opportunities

• Analyze, value and assess the viability of cases within a portfolio  

• Preparation of loan package and investment memos

• Interact with credit committee on underwriting review, approval and terms

• Real-time negotiation with law firms regarding loan terms

• Provide ongoing loan oversight and relationship management post-funding often working with legal, and accounting teams

• Represent the company through written material, media and formal business development activities

• Working with technology team to further enhance efficiency and automations in underwriting

QUALIFICATIONS:

• JD from an accredited top tier law school

• MBA or financial experience preferred, though not required

• 5+ years of commercial litigation experience.

• Experience within at least some of the following: commercial litigation, personal injury, breach of contract, employment disputes, mass tort, class action

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experience with client relationship management systems or programs (Salesforce experience preferred)

WHAT WE VALUE IN OUR TEAM:

Keep raising the standard: We are creating, and we embrace evolution. We strive to build better ways to perform as a company and deliver value to our clients
Doing what's right: We are committed to acting with integrity and supporting the best interest of our clients and stakeholders
Accountability like an owner: We hold ourselves accountable to our priorities and responsibilities so that we exceed expectations
Intelligent: The ability to think quickly and proficiently in area of expertise with IQ and EQ. Desire to evolve and learn
Collaborative: We are all in it together and we focus on our collective goals with confidence and humility
Persistence: Tenacity and willingness to do what it takes to meet objectives

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

An ongoing focus on life-work balance - We are exceptionally capable individuals and we know that our work is optimized when our life in and out of the office flow. We believe in flexible scheduling and focus on impact and time efficiency

Role with impact - In a company with a small but growing team, every member here is a key contributor and has potential to shape the company and evolve professionally

A great place to build your career - We hire for capability and attitude, and we provide guidance and coaching for you to learn and grow with us

We celebrate individuality - Individual perspectives and experiences make us and our business better. We encourage everyone to voice their opinions, while retaining the humility to listen and accept other viewpoints

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision

• Retirement / 401k with matching 

• Life and Disability Coverage 

• Pre-Tax FSA, Dependent Care FSA

• Generous PTO 

• Company Supported Educational Professional Development and Leadership Opportunities 

• On Site Workout Facilities 

• Vibrant South Park Location surrounded by great restaurants, bars, athletics, and shopping 

• Options for part time, job share, flex schedule, and partial remote are available for some roles

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your cover letter and resume to careers@fundafi.com.