Senior Counsel

Who you are

• In addition, this lawyer should have outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, be capable of prioritizing responsibilities, and have the desire to work with internal and external customers
• 7+ years of relevant law-firm experience, and we'd prefer some additional in-house experience (particularly if it's from a high-growth fintech start-up)
• JD degree from a well-regarded law school and membership (in good standing) in a US state bar
• Previous legal experience in structured and/or debt finance--term, revolving, and asset-based lending; warehouse and asset-backed financing; loan sales; securitizations; and creative forms of funding
• Outstanding integrity and work ethic
• Excellent business judgment and interpersonal skills, to facilitate negotiations with external and internal customers
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, maturity, an eye for business, proactivity, and an excellent attitude
• Proven experience as a key contributing member of a high performing team
• Self-motivation and ability to take ownership of projects
• Natural self-starter, with the ability to work efficiently (both solo and as part of a team)

What the job involves

• 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
• Our legal team is looking to add a Senior Counsel, Capital Markets to our growing Corporate Affairs function
• This lawyer will lead and advise on broad-based efforts to build a diversified capitalization strategy. One should have an expert understanding of financing and corporate transactions, along with a desire to learn and grow in a legal role focused on capital markets and finance
• This attorney will report to the Director, Capital Markets Counsel and work closely with Affirm’s capital markets and bank partnerships business teams
• Advise and support the capital markets team in building out the company’s network of capital sources and strategies, including capital markets international expansion
• Advise and support the bank partnerships team in building out the company's network of originating and card issuing partner banks
• Independently lead each financing transaction or bank partner initiative from a legal perspective, from strategy discussions to deal execution and maintenance beyond closing
• Draft, review and negotiate all 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
• Demonstrate expert knowledge and understanding of lending and securities laws and regulations relating to capital markets transactions
• Communicate legal advice in a clear, concise, and timely manner
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams as a capital markets and/or bank partnership legal main point of contact, providing thought leadership on other special projects

Benefits

• Compensation: We have a simple, flexible, and transparent remote-first compensation structure so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family
• Spending Wallets: Access tech, food, lifestyle, and family planning wallets for your expenses
• Supportive Communities: Get involved with our employee resource groups and community groups
• Remote-first Workforce: If your role is remote, you can set up shop anywhere in your home country
• Generous Time Off: Take the time you need when life happens
• Health Benefits: Get a plan that fits your needs
• Mental Healthcare: Take care of your mind with great mental health programs
• Parental Leave: Birth and non-birth parents get 18 weeks’ paid leave. Plus, a 4-week return-to-work transition program, at full base pay
• Away Days: We offer 20 company-wide paid days off—which help our teams collectively pause to recharge
• Learning & Development: Engage in exciting learning programs to level up your growth