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Senior Counsel, Litigation

Affirm is a public fintech company reinventing honest consumer credit and is hiring a Senior Counsel, Litigation to manage its portfolio of consumer, commercial, regulatory, and securities disputes. The role will lead strategic litigation planning, oversee discovery and pleadings, advise business stakeholders on risk, and manage outside counsel while operating in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.

Skills

  • Substantial litigation experience handling class actions, consumer protection, and commercial disputes
  • Strong knowledge of consumer finance laws including FCRA, FDCPA, and TCPA
  • Proven ability to manage complex matters independently and lead outside counsel
  • Excellent legal research, writing, advocacy, and judgment skills
  • Comfort operating in a high-growth, fast-moving fintech environment

Responsibilities

  • Manage Affirm's portfolio of litigation, arbitration, and pre-litigation matters across consumer, commercial, regulatory, and securities domains
  • Develop and execute strategic litigation plans aligned with company goals
  • Advise internal stakeholders on litigation risk, exposure, and mitigation strategies
  • Prepare status reports, case summaries, and exposure assessments
  • Manage discovery, draft pleadings and briefs, and oversee motion practice
  • Engage, supervise, and evaluate outside counsel to ensure cost-effective representation

Education

  • J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
  • Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Benefits

  • 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Monthly stipends for health, wellness, and technology spending
  • Flexible spending wallets and family-forming expense stipends
  • Competitive vacation and holiday policies
  • Remote-first workplace with occasional in-office needs for proximal roles
  • Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the interview process
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October 22, 2025
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