Affirm Looking for Managing Counsel, Product at Remote Full Time

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Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interestAffirm proudly includes returnly.

We are looking for an energetic and hardworking lawyer to join our product counsel legal teamThis individual will support the entire consumer credit life cycle, including the development of new products, underwriting, servicing, and collectionsThe best candidate will be flexible enough to engage in a wide range of projects and matters in support of affirm`s multiple strategic objectives.

Come join us in our mission to change consumer finance through better technology, lower costs, and increased transparency while providing the best customer experience!

What you`ll do

Counsel affirm business teams on product-development legal issues, from inception to product build and maintenance
Provide strategic advice regarding state and federal lending and consumer protection laws
Monitor legal and regulatory developments in consumer lending and servicing
Be a trusted advisor and teammate, sharing legal and other expertise and support when needed
Identify and evaluate business and legal risks with an eye towards creative problem-solving
Draft terms and conditions, disclosures, review copy

What we look for

J.dDegree and a state bar member in good standing
8+ years of legal experience regarding federal and state consumer protection lending laws, product development, financial technology, and financial services
In-house experience is preferred
A quick learner who genuinely enjoys legal analysis and collaboration in a fast-paced environment – you take your work seriously, but don`t take yourself too seriously
Experience developing creative approaches to legal challenges while providing business-focused legal advice
Proven experience as a key contributing member of a high performing team
Inquisitive and proactive in identifying risks and proposing creative and effective solutions
Strong project management, critical thinking, creativity, and analytical skills
Someone focused on maintaining positive relationships and trust with cross-functional business partners

Location – remote u.s.

Grade – usa32

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position#li-remote

Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! the majority of our roles are remote and can be located anywhere in the u.sAnd canada (with the exception of the u.sTerritories, quebec, yukon, nunavut, and the northwest territories) unless the job indicates a different global locationWe are currently building operations in spain, poland, and australiaEmployees in remote roles have the option of working remotely or from an affirm office in their country of hire, and may occasionally travel to an affirm office or elsewhere for required meetings or team-building eventsOur offices in chicago, new york, pittsburgh, salt lake city, san francisco and toronto will remain operational and accessible for anyone to use on a voluntary basis, subject to local covid-19 guidelines.

All full-time jobs at affirm (excluding interns and apprentices) are tied to a transparent grade-based pay range taking location into account.

[colorado candidates] in accordance with colorado`s equal pay for equal work act, the grade for this position in colorado is listed aboveYou can find the colorado base pay range and benefits here.

If you got this far, we hope you`re feeling excited about this roleEven if you don`t feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to applyWe`re eager to meet people who believe in affirm`s mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways—not just candidates who check all the boxesInclusivity:

At affirm, people come first is one of our core values, and that`s why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employerYou can read about our d&i program here and our progress thus far in our 2021 dei report.

We also believe it`s on us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilitiesWe are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process.

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