Contract Management Specialist II

Affirm

2d • $88,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

Affirm is seeking a business-minded Contract Management Specialist II to provide responsive, consistent contract support for the Commercial and Vendor Legal teams. The role manages a broad range of agreements, supports legal intake and business questions, and works closely with Legal, Legal Operations, Revenue, Finance, Procurement, and other internal teams. The specialist independently handles routine matters and supports attorneys on strategic, complex negotiations. Success requires resourcefulness, speed, curiosity, good judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in contract management, as a paralegal, or in a comparable contracting role.
• Bachelor’s degree; a JD is not required.
• Experience using a contract lifecycle management platform.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage routine and moderately complex contract matters and recognize when attorney or specialist involvement is appropriate.
• Strong judgment and critical thinking, with the ability to apply lessons learned across negotiations, template drafting, and internal guidance.
• Comfort working in a high-volume, fast-moving environment where priorities may shift.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused approach.
• Team-first mindset and willingness to contribute to both shared operational work and specialized contracting matters.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a fast-paced technology company.
• Experience with Ironclad.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial and vendor agreements, amendments, NDAs, and other contracts.
• Triage incoming legal requests, answer contract and process questions, and route matters requiring specialized knowledge.
• Coordinate contract approvals and cross-functional reviews and help move contract matters toward execution.
• Maintain and improve standard contract templates, playbooks, training materials, and knowledge management resources.
• Communicate contract positions, requirements, risks, and next steps clearly and concisely to internal business partners.
• Identify recurring pain points and implement process improvements to optimize speed, efficiency, and quality.
• Meet aggressive internal SLAs while balancing changing priorities and escalating urgent or high-risk matters appropriately.
• Partner with Legal Operations, Financial Systems, and Procurement on solution design and delivery.
• Support ad hoc matters and special projects as the contract management function evolves.

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Monthly stipends for technology setup and health and wellness spending.
• Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars.
• Employee stock purchase plan allowing employees to buy Affirm stock at a discount.
• Equity rewards may be included in the total compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level