Senior Counsel, Affirm
Litigation
$191-265k
+ ESPP. Salary varies depending on location
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POS installment loans
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POS installment loans
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$191-265k
+ ESPP. Salary varies depending on location
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To deliver honest and transparent financial products that improve users' lives.
Role
Who you are
- Affirm's Legal team is seeking a thoughtful, collaborative, and razor-sharp attorney to join the Litigation team as Senior Counsel, Litigation
- The ideal candidate will have substantial experience managing consumer and commercial litigation, as well as familiarity with financial services, fintech, and technology company operations
- J.D. from an accredited US law school and licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum of 6 years of litigation experience, including significant time at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a financial services or technology company
- Proven ability to manage complex litigation independently, including class actions and consumer protection matters
- Strong knowledge of consumer finance laws, including the FCRA, FDCPA, TCPA, and related statutes
- Excellent judgment, research, writing, and advocacy skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with shifting priorities
- Collaborative team player with a business-oriented mindset and an appreciation for Affirm’s mission to deliver honest financial products that improve lives
What the job involves
- This role is critical in protecting Affirm's interests, managing risk, and partnering with internal teams to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively
- Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Litigation, you will join a small but mighty team overseeing all aspects of litigation, arbitration, and pre-litigation matters across the company
- Manage and oversee Affirm's portfolio of litigation and pre-litigation matters across consumer, commercial, regulatory, and securities domains, including individual and class action lawsuits, arbitration demands, third-party subpoenas, and related matters
- Develop and execute strategic litigation plans that align with company goals and business priorities
- Advise internal stakeholders on litigation risks, exposure, and mitigation strategies
- Prepare up-to-date status reports, case summaries, and exposure assessments relating to litigation matters
- Manage all aspects of discovery and draft pleadings and briefs as needed
- Engage and manage outside counsel to efficiently and effectively represent Affirm
Our take
Affirm offers point-of-sale loans to consumers, working with merchants like Shopify, KAYAK, and Walmart. Buy now, pay later transactions have grown in popularity in recent years, and this business is tapping into the market with a totally different approach to credit - by delivering the Affirm card, the first US debit card with the option to pay-over-time.
Boasting over 21M consumers and 337,000+ merchants, the company offers flexible payback options, ranging from 3 to 36 months. The interest rates run between 0% and 30%, so, while they are not necessarily the cheapest option, Affirm prides itself on having no fees for late payments, no hidden charges, and total transparency about what people will pay before they take out a loan.
Affirm collects payments from the customers and pays the merchants directly, shouldering the risk itself. The company has boosted its market share, expanding its availability beyond the US to include most of Canada, and continues to launch new features and create new partnerships towards bettering its offering.
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Insights
-11% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Sep 2020
$500m
SERIES G
Apr 2019
$300m
SERIES F
Total funding: $1.1bn
Company 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
Company HQ
Chinatown, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Max Levchin
(Co-Founder & CEO)Has founded/co-founded numerous companies, holding various executive positions at each, including Paypal, Slide, Glow, HVF Labs, and SciFi VC. Also worked at large brands including Google, Yelp, Yahoo, and Evernote.
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