Counsel II, Capital Markets

🔥 13 hours ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $164k - $245k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel

🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor

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Affirm

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2012

💳 Fintech

👥 B2C

🛍️ eCommerce

💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2021-01

Fintech • B2C • eCommerce

Affirm is a financial technology company that offers a 'Buy Now, Pay Later' service, allowing consumers to make purchases and pay for them over time with flexible payment plans. Affirm eliminates hidden fees and compound interest, providing clear terms and conditions for its users. The company also offers the Affirm Card, a debit card that allows users to request to pay over time for larger purchases or pay in full for smaller ones. Affirm partners with various retailers across multiple categories, including electronics, apparel, and travel, providing customers with the convenience of paying over time at checkout both online and in physical stores. Affirm's services are integrated with Apple Pay, enabling customers to make payments seamlessly from their iPhone or iPad.

📋 Description

• Support the capital markets team in building the company’s network of capital sources and strategies, including international expansion • Support the bank partnerships team in building the network of originating and card-issuing partner banks • Guide financing transactions and initiatives from legal strategy discussions through deal execution • Draft, review, and negotiate US and international capital markets deal documents, including credit and security agreements, loan sale agreements, indentures, officer certificates, board and shareholder resolutions, and side letters • Communicate legal advice clearly, concisely, and timely • Provide assistance with special projects • Report to the Director, Capital Markets Counsel • Work closely with Affirm’s capital markets and bank partnerships business teams

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant law-firm experience • Additional in-house experience preferred, particularly from a high-growth fintech start-up • JD degree from a well-regarded law school • Membership in good standing in a US state bar • Legal experience in structured and/or debt finance, including term, revolving, and asset-based lending; warehouse and asset-backed financing; loan sales; securitizations; and creative forms of funding • Knowledge and understanding of lending and securities laws and regulations relating to capital markets transactions • Outstanding integrity and work ethic • Excellent business judgment and interpersonal skills • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills • Meticulous attention to detail, maturity, business acumen, proactivity, and excellent attitude • Proven experience as a key contributing member of a high performing team • Self-motivation and willingness to take ownership of projects • Ability to work efficiently independently and as part of a team • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

🏖️ Benefits

• Equity rewards may be included in total compensation • Monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending • 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents • Dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents • Flexible time off • Generous holiday calendars • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) to buy Affirm stock at a discount • Inclusive interview process with accommodations for candidates with disabilities • Remote-first flexibility • In-person onboarding experience for all new hires