Counsel II, Commercial

United StatesRemote

Responsibilities

Structure, draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of global commercial agreements, including highly complex and novel agreements •
Collaborate with and provide strategic and legal advice to various cross-functional teams, including but not limited to, sales, product, finance, tax, customer ops and risk •
Lead or participate in projects to improve internal processes and increase the efficiency and scalability of the Commercial Legal team •
Train and help educate internal business partners •
Manage and resolve legal issues that arise in existing domestic and international commercial relationships •
Build and improve templates for global revenue-generating commercial agreements •
Build collaborative and effective working relationships with various teams in the U.S. and internationally What we look for •

Affirm’s Commercial Legal (Revenue) team is instrumental in building, scaling, and supporting the framework for global commercial transactions and GTM efforts.
JD from an accredited school and current member in good standing of the bar in at least one state in the United States. •
Great project management skills with the ability to organize, prioritize, and remain collected under pressure •
A strong work ethic, sense of ownership, accountability, and proactive willingness to jump in and do whatever needs to be done • •
Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office.

Humility, integrity and a sense of humor; you take your work seriously, but not yourself Pay Grade - M Equity Grade - 6
Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.
Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and
benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)
USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $185,000 - $245,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $164,000 - $224,000
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #LI-Remote
benefits that are anchored to our core value of people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:
Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.
About the Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs team
The Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs team is a group of dedicated professionals committed to helping Affirm scale, innovate, and provide outstanding products for consumers, merchants, and key partners.
We combine legal, compliance, and policy expertise to guide growth, shape products, and build trust across our ecosystem.
Our work spans multiple professional disciplines and provides the foundation for Affirm’s mission to deliver honest financial products. About the role
We focus on structuring, drafting, and negotiating commercial and strategic partnerships involving a diverse range of financial and technology products and services while navigating a complex set of regulations.
In this role, you will be a key advisor to Affirm’s fast-growing sales, partnerships, and merchant success teams. What you'll do •
experience (ideally on revenue-generating contracts); prior in-house and law-firm experience is a plus •
Ability to prioritize and advance multiple concurrent deals on tight deadlines while producing strong quality work product •
Excellent judgment, and ability to make timely, pragmatic, and business-focused decisions in ambiguous situations with imperfect information •