Counsel II, Commercial

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $164k - $245k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel

Where this job comes from

Posted on Affirm's careers page, not through a job board

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Affirm

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

• Lead negotiation, drafting, and execution of global commercial agreements, including complex and new-markets agreements • Manage a high volume of deals with speed and sound judgment • Design, implement, and improve playbooks, contract templates, negotiation guides, and other legal operations projects • Identify friction points and build solutions to reduce cycle time without sacrificing quality • Partner with Revenue, Product, Finance, Risk, Information Security, Privacy, and other teams • Serve as a proactive, strategic business partner to stakeholders across the organization • Develop and deliver training and resources for business partners on routine commercial legal matters • Build collaborative working relationships with teams in the U.S. and internationally

🎯 Requirements

• JD and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar • 5+ years of relevant transactional experience in-house at a technology company or in a technology practice group at a top law firm • Exceptional drafting skills • Experience in fintech, payments, or financial services • Experience supporting global or multi-jurisdictional transactions (e.g., Canada, US, UK/EU, Australia) • Strong working knowledge of data protection and privacy regimes such as GLBA, CCPA, GDPR, APPs, and PIPEDA • Proven ability to manage high deal volume while maintaining quality, consistency, and attention to detail • Track record of building or improving legal processes, playbooks, templates, or other operational tools in a high-growth environment • Clear, concise communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal and commercial issues into plain language • Collaborative working style, with experience guiding cross-functional teams toward practical, win-win outcomes • Intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving instincts • Proactive, self-starter mentality with a bias for action • Excellent judgment and ability to make timely, pragmatic, business-focused decisions in ambiguous situations • Humility, integrity, and a sense of humor • 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 • Remote-first flexibility • Flexible time off • Generous holiday calendars • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with discounted Affirm stock • Inclusive interview process and accommodations for candidates with disabilities • In-person onboarding experience for all new hires

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