Senior Financial Operations and Legal Analyst

At Formic, we’re on a mission to revolutionize American manufacturing and create more abundance in the world. We believe in continuing the American legacy of innovation by making automation accessible to all manufacturers and increasing their factory productivity by 10x. 

Built upon deep expertise in robotics and manufacturing, our unique Pay-for-Productivity robotics solutions combine the best automation technology, tools, and uptime services for manufacturers, paving the way for a new era of supercharged efficiency and competitiveness. 

As the world faces growing pressure from rising costs and labor shortages, Formic is a uniquely powerful tool in overcoming these challenges.  Fueled by our vision for a resurged “Made in America,” we’re growing fast - achieving 70% quarterly growth in customer count and ARR, with ~30% of our customers having already deployed multiple systems.  

Supporting us in our mission, with investments thus far totaling over $30 million, are backers including Lux Capital, Initialized Capital and CEOs and founders of multiple Fortune 50 companies.

About the Finance & Legal team:

Formic provides robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) and the Finance & Legal team is a key part of providing the “as-a-service” part of RaaS.  The Finance & Legal team is part of the foundational infrastructure of RaaS–think the wiring, plumbing or framing of a house that is not seen, but is a critical part of making the house stand, last and function properly.  The Finance & Legal team is responsible for  financial operations; treasury and finance; accounting; credit; legal; compliance; and customer contracting and financial servicing.

As Senior Financial Operations & Legal Analyst, you will:

• Review and draft transactional documents including contracts, leases, agreements, and other legal documents
• Organize and maintain contracts, corporate records, and legal files
• Assist in initiating, reviewing, revising, and negotiating non-disclosure agreements and commercial agreements
• Manage internal review and approval processes for contracts and other legal documents
• Conduct regulatory and legal research and prepare summaries on matters related to finance, federal and state regulatory compliance, insurance, tax, and intellectual property
• Assist with management and coordination of litigation matters, regulatory audits and inquiries, and related filings
• Summarize and effectively communicate contractual terms and other business and legal matters
• Assist with formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporate entities, including preparation and maintenance of corporate resolutions and records, organizational charts, corporate profiles, annual filings, etc.
• Interface with members across teams to ensure proper administration of legal documents and compliance with business and contractual requirements
• Development of policies and procedures 
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with peers
• Handle confidential information appropriately, including where appropriate, sequestration of documents and information
• Assist team with other projects as assigned 
• Prepare meeting materials and provision of other legal support activities
• May provide oversight for other employees

What makes you a great fit:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of experience in roles involving legal research and analysis, financial services operations, compliance, and/or contract drafting and review, paralegal, and/or related experience involving transactional and corporate matters
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate is a plus, but not required
• Proficiency in Google Suite
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel 
• Possess an optimistic attitude with a willingness to dive in and handle unfamiliar matters
• Possess exceptional organization, prioritization, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight
• Experience with project management is highly desired
• Experience with a contract management system is a plus, but not required 
• Experience in commercial and/or consumer finance is a plus, but not required

What we look for:

We’re building a company from the ground up, so every single person we hire has a massive impact on our team, culture, and ability to accomplish our mission. While each individual brings their own unique skills and perspectives to Formic, we look for people who share our vision and act in alignment with our Operating Principles. If this sounds like you, Formic could be the place for you:

• Fearless Optimism: Y