Managing Counsel, Corporate & International
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Senior Counsel, Litigation
Affirm
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $191,000 - $265,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Manage and oversee Affirm's portfolio of litigation and pre-litigation matters across consumer, commercial, regulatory, and securities domains, including individual and class action lawsuits, arbitration demands, third-party subpoenas, and related matters.
- Develop and execute strategic litigation plans that align with company goals and business priorities.
- Advise internal stakeholders on litigation risks, exposure, and mitigation strategies.
- Prepare up-to-date status reports, case summaries, and exposure assessments relating to litigation matters.
- Manage all aspects of discovery and draft pleadings and briefs as needed.
- Engage and manage outside counsel to efficiently and effectively represent Affirm.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited US law school and licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 6 years of litigation experience, including significant time at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a financial services or technology company.
- Proven ability to manage complex litigation independently, including class actions and consumer protection matters.
- Strong knowledge of consumer finance laws, including the FCRA, FDCPA, TCPA, and related statutes.
- Excellent judgment, research, writing, and advocacy skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with shifting priorities.
- Collaborative team player with a business-oriented mindset and an appreciation for Affirm’s mission to deliver honest financial products that improve lives.
Benefits
- Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
- Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
- Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
- ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
litigation managementdiscovery managementdrafting pleadingscase summariesexposure assessmentsstrategic litigation planningclass action lawsuitsarbitration demandsthird-party subpoenaslegal research
Soft skills
excellent judgmentwriting skillsadvocacy skillscollaborative team playerbusiness-oriented mindsetability to thrive in fast-paced environmentsadaptabilitycommunication skillsstakeholder advisingrisk mitigation
Certifications
J.D.licensed to practice law
