164K–245K USD / year
Counsel II, Commercial
LegalRemote — United States
Published on 2026-11-12
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About this role
Affirm is seeking a transactional attorney to support commercial deals across its revenue organization. The role combines negotiating complex global agreements with improving legal processes and helping the business move quickly while managing risk.
About the company
Affirm offers buy now, pay later financing that lets consumers split purchases into transparent installment payments at checkout. It partners with merchants to provide flexible credit options without late fees.
The team
Commercial Legal (Revenue) team
What you'll do
- Negotiate, draft, and execute global commercial agreements, including complex and new-market transactions
- Manage a high-volume deal pipeline with speed and sound judgment
- Create and improve contract playbooks, templates, negotiation guides, and other scalable processes
- Advise Revenue, Product, Finance, Risk, Information Security, Privacy, and other cross-functional teams
- Develop training and resources to help business partners handle routine legal matters
- Build effective working relationships with U.S. and international teams
What we're looking for
- JD and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
- At least 5 years of relevant transactional experience in-house at a technology company or in a technology practice at a top law firm
- Exceptional drafting and clear, concise communication skills
- Experience in fintech, payments, or financial services
- Experience supporting global or multi-jurisdictional transactions
- Working knowledge of GLBA, CCPA, GDPR, APPs, and PIPEDA
- Ability to manage high deal volume and improve legal processes in a high-growth environment
- Pragmatic judgment, collaborative approach, and ability to work through ambiguity
Nice to have
- Experience with transactions involving Canada, the U.S., the UK/EU, or Australia
Benefits
- 100% subsidized medical coverage, including dependents
- Monthly technology, health, and wellness stipends
- Flexible time off and generous holidays
- Employee stock purchase plan with a discount