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Counsel, Commercial

Affirm is a consumer finance technology company focused on honest, transparent buy-now-pay-later products. The Commercial Legal (Revenue) team seeks an experienced commercial counsel to draft, structure, and negotiate global revenue-generating agreements while advising cross-functional teams and scaling legal processes in a fast-growing, highly regulated environment.

Skills

  • 5+ years complex commercial drafting and negotiation experience
  • JD and active membership in good standing of a U.S. state bar
  • Experience with revenue-generating contracts and commercial deal structures
  • Knowledge of data privacy contractual terms (CCPA, GLBA, GDPR)
  • Strong project management and prioritization skills
  • Clear, concise communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to make pragmatic business-focused decisions under ambiguity
  • Adaptability to fast-paced, high-growth environments

Responsibilities

  • Structure, draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of complex global commercial agreements
  • Provide strategic legal advice to sales, product, finance, tax, customer operations, and risk teams
  • Lead or contribute to projects to improve Commercial Legal processes and scalability
  • Train and educate internal business partners on legal and contractual matters
  • Manage and resolve legal issues arising from domestic and international commercial relationships
  • Support Commercial Legal activities related to M&A integrations
  • Develop and refine templates for global revenue-generating agreements
  • Build collaborative working relationships with U.S. and international teams

Education

  • JD from an accredited law school
  • Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state

Benefits

  • 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Equity awards and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Monthly stipends for health, wellness, technology, and lifestyle expenses
  • Generous flexible spending wallets and family-forming stipends
  • Competitive vacation and holiday schedules
  • Remote-first work flexibility with occasional office presence as needed
  • Inclusive interview accommodations and support
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DATE POSTED
October 10, 2025
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