Affirm
Counsel II, Capital Markets
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
United States only
Employer listed it 12 days ago · Added 5 days ago
First listed 12 days ago and still open.
Salary
$185,000 to $245,000 per month
Location
United States only
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Finance
Stated by the employer in the job description
Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in United States. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Remote US"
- Job description states: "based in San Francisco or Los Angeles"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
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About the role
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
Our legal team is looking to add a Counsel II, Capital Markets to our growing Corporate Affairs function. This lawyer will help support broad-based efforts to build a diversified capitalization strategy. One should have a robust understanding of financing and corporate transactions, along with a desire to learn and grow in a legal role focused on capital markets and finance. In addition, this lawyer should have outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, be capable of prioritizing responsibilities, and have the desire to work with internal and external customers. This attorney will report to the Director, Capital Markets Counsel and work closely with Affirm’s capital markets and bank partnerships business teams.
What you’ll do
Support the capital markets team in building out the company’s network of capital sources and strategies, including capital markets international expansion
Support the bank partnerships team in building out the company's network of originating and card issuing partner banks
Guide each financing transaction or initiative from a legal perspective, from strategy discussions to deal execution
Draft, review and negotiate all US and international capital markets deal documents, including credit and security agreements, loan sale agreements, indentures, officer certificates, board and shareholder resolutions, and side letters
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of lending and securities laws and regulations relating to capital markets transactions
Communicate legal advice in a clear, concise, and timely manner
Provide assistance with respect to other special projects
What we look for
5+ years of relevant law-firm experience, and we'd prefer some additional in-house experience (particularly if it's from a high-growth fintech start-up)
JD degree from a well-regarded law school and membership (in good standing) in a US state bar
Previous legal experience in structured and/or debt finance--term, revolving, and asset-based lending; warehouse and asset-backed financing; loan sales; securitizations; and creative forms of funding
Outstanding integrity and work ethic
Excellent business judgment and interpersonal skills, to facilitate negotiations with external and internal customers
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, maturity, an eye for business, proactivity, and an excellent attitude
Proven experience as a key contributing member of a high performing team
Self-motivation and a willingness to take ownership of projects
Natural self-starter, with the ability to work efficiently (both solo and as part of a team)
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
Requirements
The employer hasn't listed requirements separately, they're described in the role summary above and on the original listing.
Benefits
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How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Affirm, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 5d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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