Counsel II, Vendor

About this role

Affirm is seeking a transactional attorney to negotiate vendor agreements and advise cross-functional teams. The role also focuses on rebuilding and scaling the Vendor Legal team through improved contract processes, playbooks, and self-service resources.

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

Vendor Legal team within Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs

What you'll do

• Draft and negotiate a high volume of vendor agreements across technology, marketing, cloud services, SaaS, data, and other engagements.
• Create and improve contract playbooks, templates, and negotiation guides to increase efficiency.
• Partner with Procurement, Financial Partnerships, and other cross-functional teams on practical legal guidance.
• Develop training and resources to help business partners handle routine commercial legal matters.

What we're looking for

• JD and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• At least five years of relevant transactional experience in-house at a technology company or in a technology practice at a top law firm.
• Strong drafting skills and experience managing high-volume deal pipelines.
• Experience in marketing tech, adtech, fintech, payments, or financial services.
• Experience with global or multi-jurisdictional transactions.
• Working knowledge of privacy regimes including CCPA, GDPR, APPs, PIPEDA, and GLBA.
• Strong communication, collaboration, judgment, and process-improvement skills.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting transactions in Canada, the U.S., the UK/EU, or Australia.

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Monthly technology, health, and wellness stipends.
• Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a discount.