[Hiring] Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Product, Regulatory & Litigation @Affirm

Role Description

Affirm's Legal team partners with the business to drive innovation and support the scaling of our consumer financial products while expertly managing complex regulatory, litigation, and enforcement risks globally. This senior leadership position will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer & Chief Compliance Officer (CLO/CCO) and lead across the US and international jurisdictions, Affirm’s Product, Regulatory, Innovation, Licensing, Litigation & Enforcement teams.

The ideal candidate will:

• Build and lead a team of professionals skilled in all legal matters related to these domains.
• Strategize and develop products for the Company.
• Partner closely with the executive team and other cross-functional groups to ensure cohesive legal work.
• Provide critical thinking in the development and provision of legal analyses and strategic counsel.
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.
• Lead while seamlessly partnering with internal and external teammates.

What you’ll do

• Develop and execute strategic plans for Affirm’s Product, Regulatory, Innovation, Licensing, Litigation & Enforcement functions.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership across these functions through senior legal leaders.
• Counsel senior management, executive leaders, board members, and regulators as a trusted advisor.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to provide strategic legal guidance on product development and regulatory matters.
• Oversee legal strategy and responses related to regulatory inquiries and enforcement actions.
• Develop solutions to address complex, company-wide problems.
• Accountable for functional-level financial results and budgets.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and a state bar member in good standing.
• 20 years of legal experience, including law firm and government (CFPB or FTC) or in-house.
• Expert knowledge of federal and state consumer protection lending laws, financial technology, payments, and litigation.
• Strong thought leadership and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience interacting with executive leaders, board members, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change and develop risk mitigation plans.
• Experience scaling teams and a strong desire to manage, develop, and mentor other senior attorneys and paraprofessionals.

Requirements

• Base Pay Grade - X
• Equity Grade - USA 24
• USA base pay range per year: $370,000 - $415,000
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

• Health coverage at no cost: 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Monthly stipends for tech setup and health and wellness options.
• Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) to buy Affirm stock at a discount.

Company Description

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.

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.