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Forward Networks, Inc.

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SaaS • Enterprise • Cybersecurity

Forward Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of network modeling software, offering vendor-agnostic "digital twin" technology to create accurate, mathematically-modeled representations of complex network infrastructures. Their flagship product, Forward Enterprise, enhances network reliability, security, and management by enabling end-to-end visibility and service assurance across cloud and on-premise environments. Noted for its network vulnerability and attack surface management capabilities, it aids in proactive network security and operations. Forward Networks' innovative solutions are recognized by industry analysts such as Gartner, making them a preferred choice for Fortune 50 companies and federal agencies in streamlining network operations and improving security postures.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2013

☁️ SaaS

🏢 Enterprise

🔒 Cybersecurity

📋 Description

• Lead Business Process Improvement: Architect and implement scalable, data-driven operational processes that minimize friction and accelerate commercial velocity across the Sales, Finance, and Legal organizations. • Chief Operator for Legal: Serve as the strategic partner and chief operator to the General Counsel, managing key initiatives and driving the overall execution of the Legal department’s priorities and roadmap. • Workflow Automation & Ownership: Own the end-to-end lifecycle of legal agreements. Design, implement, and optimize all contract management and intake workflows, treating Legal as a service organization for the rest of the business. • Negotiation & Triage Leadership: Act as the primary business contact for commercial agreements (NDAs, evaluations, standard contracts), utilizing your business acumen and legal lens to execute rapid, high-quality responses and negotiations. • Enablement & Governance: Develop company-wide playbooks, training, and centralized contract trackers that empower cross-functional teams (Sales, HR, etc.) to manage routine legal matters with confidence and consistency. • Data & Metrics: Establish and track key operational metrics (e.g., deal throughput time, cycle time) to continuously measure performance, identify bottlenecks, and make a quantifiable business impact.

🎯 Requirements

• Exceptional stakeholder enablement skills—able to translate complex legal requirements into simple, actionable training, playbooks, and self-service tools for non-legal teams (e.g., Sales, Finance, HR). • Outstanding cross-functional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to act as a strategic partner to General Counsel and operational leaders. • Adaptive, practical, and a natural problem-solver who thrives on ambiguity and is energized by the fast-paced, high-impact environment of a scaling company. • A genuine interest in technology and automation, including being comfortable learning and applying new solutions, in line with our identity as an AI 'Forward' team.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Opportunity to operate as an influential business leader • Significant growth path