370K–415K USD / year
Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Product, Regulatory & Litigation
LegalRemote — United States
Published on 2026-11-04
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About this role
Lead Affirm’s legal functions covering product, regulation, innovation, licensing, litigation, and enforcement across the US and international markets. Advise executives, board members, and regulators while helping the company develop products and manage complex legal and regulatory risks.
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
Affirm’s Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs organization; reports to the Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer.
What you'll do
- Set strategic plans for product, regulatory, innovation, licensing, litigation, and enforcement legal functions.
- Lead senior legal leaders and align priorities, accountability, and organizational effectiveness.
- Advise senior management, executives, board members, and regulators on product, litigation, and regulatory matters.
- Partner with product, technology, engineering, and bank leaders on product development, innovation, and consumer financial regulation.
- Oversee responses to regulatory inquiries, bank examinations, and enforcement actions.
- Build cross-functional consensus on complex company-wide initiatives.
- Manage functional budgets, outside counsel, and litigation spending.
What we're looking for
- J.D. and membership in good standing of a state bar.
- 20 years of legal experience, including law firm and government experience or in-house work supporting consumer finance, payments, litigation, and enforcement.
- Expertise in federal and state consumer protection and lending laws, financial technology, payments, and litigation.
- Experience advising executive leaders, board members, and external stakeholders.
- Ability to lead organizational change, develop risk mitigation plans, and translate long-term strategy into near-term priorities.
- Experience scaling teams and mentoring senior attorneys and paraprofessionals.
Benefits
- 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
- Monthly technology, health, and wellness spending stipends.
- Flexible time off and generous holidays.
- Employee stock purchase plan with discounted shares.
- Equity rewards may be included in total compensation.