Senior Legal Counsel

1 hour, 54 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Legal
Affirm

Affirm

Affirm offers a transparent buy now, pay later service founded in 2012 by Max Levchin. No late fees or surprises, just a responsible way to pay over time for your favorite brands.

Diversified Financial Services
1K-5K
Founded 2012

Description

  • Advise business teams and cross-functional stakeholders on consumer financial services laws and regulations affecting current and new products.
  • Support the origination, underwriting, servicing, and collections processes for loan and payment products.
  • Provide strategic guidance on Australia consumer finance and consumer protection laws.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments in consumer lending and servicing.
  • Draft terms and conditions, disclosures, and marketing or product copy for review.
  • Identify and assess business and legal risks and propose practical legal solutions.
  • Partner with internal teams to support new and existing product initiatives.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and collaborate closely with business partners and legal colleagues.
  • Work independently while learning and applying regulations across additional jurisdictions as needed.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of related business, government, or fintech experience, preferably in payments, consumer credit, banking, or BNPL.
  • Qualified lawyer in Australia, the UK, Spain, or an equivalent jurisdiction.
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional legal experience, with 7 years preferred.
  • Established expertise across the consumer credit lifecycle, including originations, underwriting, licensing, KYC/AML, servicing, credit reporting, and collections.
  • Combination of private practice and in-house experience preferred.
  • Strong legal analysis and collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience developing creative, business-focused approaches to legal challenges.
  • Proactive mindset with the ability to identify risks and propose effective solutions.
  • Strong project management, critical thinking, creativity, and analytical skills.
  • Passion for improving credit products and consumer experiences.

Benefits

  • Base pay range of €96,000 to €126,000 per year.
  • Potential equity rewards from Affirm Holdings, Inc.
  • 100% subsidized medical coverage, plus dental and vision for employees and dependents.
  • Monthly stipends and flexible spending wallets for health, wellness, tech, food, and lifestyle expenses.
  • Away Days and competitive vacation/holiday time off to rest and recharge.
  • Learning and Development programs.
  • Parental benefits.
  • Employee Resource & Community Groups.
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) at a discount.
  • Remote-first work environment with location flexibility within Spain.

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