Greenhouse ·
contractCounsel II, Vendor
Affirm · Remote US
At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most. About the Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs team 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. About the role Affirm seeks a practical, proactive, and people-oriented transactional attorney to join our Vendor Legal team. You are pragmatic, solutions-oriented, and comfortable balancing risk with business velocity in a high-growth, technology-driven environment. You will partner closely with Procurement, Financial Partnerships, and other cross‑functional teams to negotiate a range of vendor transactions. In addition to managing a busy deal pipeline, you will help design and improve processes, playbooks, and programs that increase efficiency so the team can scale with company growth. This is a unique opportunity to help rebuild the Vendor Legal team from the ground up. What you'll do Lead negotiation, drafting, and execution of a wide range of vendor agreements, including marketing tech, technology services, cloud services, SaaS, data platform, contractor, creative, lease, and payment processing engagements. Manage a high volume of deals with speed and sound judgment Design, implement, and continuously improve playbooks, contract templates, negotiation guides, and other projects that enable the team to operate efficiently at scale. Identify friction points and build solutions that reduce cycle time without sacrificing quality Work closely with Procurement, Financial Partnerships, Engineering, Product, Finance, Information Security, Privacy, and other teams to provide clear, practical guidance Serve as a proactive, strategic business partner to stakeholders across the organization Develop and deliver training and resources that empower business partners to self-serve on routine commercial legal matters, increasing team capacity and reducing bottlenecks What we look for JD and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar 5+ years of relevant transactional experience in-house at a technology company or in a technology practice group at a top law firm Exceptional drafting skills Experience in marketing tech, adtech, fintech, payments, or financial services Experience supporting global or multi-jurisdictional transactions (e.g., Canada, US, UK/EU, Australia) Strong working knowledge of data protection and privacy regimes such as CCPA, GDPR, APPs, PIPEDA, and GLBA Proven ability to manage high deal volume while maintaining quality, consistency, and attention to detail A track record of building or improving legal processes, playbooks, templates, or other operational tools in a high-growth environment Clear, concise communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal and commercial issues into plain language Collaborative working style, with experience guiding cross-functional teams toward practical, win-win outcomes Intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving instincts: you learn new products and business models quickly and enjoy finding solutions to novel challenges Proactive, self-starter mentality with a bias for action Excellent judgment, and ability to make timely, pragmatic, and business-focused decisions in ambiguous situations with imperfect information Humility, integrity and a sense of humor; you take your work seriously, but not yourself Base Pay Grade - M Equity Grade - 6 Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills. Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.) USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $185,000 - $245,000 USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $164,000 - $224,000 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #LI-Remote Remote-first with flexibility built in Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience. Benefits designed for you Our benefits refle
| Role | Counsel II, Vendor |
|---|---|
| Company | Affirm |
| Location | Remote US |
| Type | contract |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-22 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4Counsel II, Vendor at Affirm: frequently asked questions
- What is the salary for this role?
- Affirm has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the Counsel II, Vendor position remote, hybrid or onsite?
- The listing marks this role as remote, with Remote US as the location.
- What is the application deadline?
- Affirm has not listed a fixed deadline, so apply early in case the opening is filled.
- How do I apply for the Counsel II, Vendor role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on job-boards.greenhouse.io, where you submit your application with the company.
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