Affirm - Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Product, Regulatory & Litigation

• Develop and execute strategic plans for Affirm’s Product, Regulatory, Innovation, Licensing, Litigation & Enforcement functions based on broader company strategies, ensuring alignment of global strategy and organizational growth. • Provide strategic direction and leadership across Product, Regulatory, Innovation, Licensing, Litigation, & Enforcement through senior legal leaders, ensuring alignment of priorities, accountability, and organizational effectiveness. • Counsel senior management, executive leaders, board members, and regulators as a trusted advisor on all product, litigation, and regulatory matters. • Partner with Product, Technology, Engineering, Bank, and other cross-functional leaders to provide strategic legal guidance on product development, innovation, bank-related initiatives, and complex federal, state, and international consumer financial regulatory matters. • Oversee legal strategy and responses related to federal and state regulatory inquiries, bank partner examinations, and enforcement actions, partnering closely with Regulatory Affairs, Public Affairs, and Compliance to anticipate and mitigate material regulatory risks. • Develop solutions in partnership with cross-functional leaders to address complex, company-wide problems, building consensus to drive long-term business initiatives. • Accountable for functional-level financial results and budgets, including judiciously managing outside counsel and litigation spend • What we look for • What we look for • 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 supporting consumer financial, payments, litigation, and enforcement matters at a fintech or technology company. • Expert knowledge of core functions, including federal and state consumer protection lending laws, financial technology, payments, and litigation. • Strong thought leadership and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to build cross-functional leadership consensus and implement organizational growth. • Experience interacting with executive leaders, board members, and external stakeholders. • Demonstrated ability to manage change, develop risk mitigation plans, and translate long-term strategies into near-term focus (2-4 years). • Experience scaling teams and a strong desire to manage, develop, and mentor other senior attorneys and paraprofessionals • Base Pay Grade - X • Base Pay Grade - X • Equity Grade - USA 24 • 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 per year: $370,000 - $415,000 • Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. • Remote-first with flexibility built inAffirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience. • Remote-first with flexibility built in • Benefits designed for youOur benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights: