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AffirmCounsel II, Commercial
Affirm is currently hiring a Counsel II, Commercial to join its remote-first legal team on a full-time basis. The organization provides honest financial products and predictable…
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Affirm is currently hiring a Counsel II, Commercial to join its remote-first legal team on a full-time basis. The organization provides honest financial products and predictable payment alternatives for consumers, merchants, and key partners without hidden fees or surprises. This position focuses on supporting global commercial transactions within a high-growth, technology-driven environment. The ideal candidate is a practical and proactive transactional attorney who can balance risk management with business velocity.…
Job Description
Affirm is currently hiring a Counsel II, Commercial to join its remote-first legal team on a full-time basis. The organization provides honest financial products and predictable payment alternatives for consumers, merchants, and key partners without hidden fees or surprises. This position focuses on supporting global commercial transactions within a high-growth, technology-driven environment.
The ideal candidate is a practical and proactive transactional attorney who can balance risk management with business velocity. The role involves partnering closely with Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Revenue, Product, Finance, Risk, Information Security, and Privacy departments to draft, negotiate, and execute complex international agreements. In addition to managing a heavy deal volume, the person in this role will design operational tools, contract templates, and negotiation playbooks to help the team scale efficiently.
New employees typically begin at the starting point of the annual salary range, which is USD 185,000 to USD 245,000 for specific states including California, Washington, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and USD 164,000 to USD 224,000 for all other United States locations. Total compensation packages may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for wellness, tech, and health, alongside fully subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.
Responsibilities
- Lead the negotiation, drafting, and execution of global commercial agreements, including highly complex and new markets contracts
- Manage a high volume of transactions with speed and proper legal judgment
- Design, implement, and continuously improve contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guides
- Identify friction points and build solutions to decrease cycle times without lowering quality
- Collaborate closely with Revenue, Product, Finance, Risk, Information Security, and Privacy teams to deliver practical guidance
- Act as a strategic business partner to stakeholders across the organization
- Develop and deliver training and resources that empower business partners to handle routine commercial legal matters independently
- Build collaborative relationships with internal teams both in the United States and internationally
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree
- Active membership in good standing with at least one United States state bar
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant transactional experience either in-house at a technology company or within a technology practice group at a top law firm
- Strong working knowledge of data protection and privacy regulations such as CCPA, GLBA, GDPR, PIPEDA, and APPs
Qualifications
- Exceptional legal drafting skills
- Background supporting global or multi-jurisdictional transactions in regions such as the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, European Union, or Australia
- Experience within fintech, financial services, or payments industries
- Demonstrated track record of creating or refining legal processes, playbooks, templates, or operational tools in a fast-growing environment
Core Skills
Benefits
- 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents
- Fully covered dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Monthly stipends supporting technology setup, health, and wellness options
- Flexible time off and generous holiday schedules
- Employee stock purchase plan allowing discounted purchases of Affirm stock
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, Affirm operates as a remote-first company, allowing most roles to be performed from almost anywhere within the country of employment, though new hires are invited to an in-person onboarding experience.
What is the salary range for this role?
For candidates based in California, Washington, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, the annual base pay range is $185,000 to $245,000. For all other United States states, the base pay range is $164,000 to $224,000 per year.
What are the primary experience requirements?
Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor degree, maintain an active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar, and possess five or more years of relevant transactional experience in a tech company in-house role or a top law firm's technology practice group.
Does Affirm offer visa sponsorship for this job?
No, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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