Senior Legal Counsel

3 days, 15 hours 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

  • Counsel business teams and cross-functional stakeholders on consumer financial services laws and regulations affecting new and existing products and services.
  • Support the origination and servicing of loan and payment products.
  • Provide strategic advice on Australia consumer finance and consumer protection laws.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments in consumer lending and servicing.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and teammate by sharing legal expertise and support as needed.
  • Identify and evaluate business and legal risks and provide creative legal problem-solving.
  • Draft terms and conditions, disclosures, and marketing or product copy for review.
  • Develop and support initiatives related to new and existing products to help business partners succeed.
  • Work independently while learning and applying regulations and laws across other jurisdictions.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of related business, government, or fintech experience, preferably in payments, consumer credit, banking, or BNPL.
  • Qualified lawyer in Australia, the UK, 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 skills and comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Experience developing creative, business-focused approaches to legal challenges.
  • Inquisitive, proactive, and able 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

  • Remote-first work environment with flexibility to work from almost anywhere in the country of employment.
  • Base salary range of £133,000 to £173,000 per year.
  • Potential equity rewards through Affirm Holdings, Inc.
  • 100% subsidized medical coverage for you and your dependents.
  • Dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
  • Monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending.
  • Flexible Spending Wallets for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family-forming expenses.
  • Competitive vacation and holiday schedules.

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