Senior Counsel, Litigation

Affirm

69d • $191,000 - $265,000

About The Position

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest. Affirm's Legal team is seeking a thoughtful, collaborative, and razor-sharp attorney to join the Litigation team as Senior Counsel, Litigation. This role is critical in protecting Affirm's interests, managing risk, and partnering with internal teams to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience managing consumer and commercial litigation, as well as familiarity with financial services, fintech, and technology company operations. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Litigation, you will join a small but mighty team overseeing all aspects of litigation, arbitration, and pre-litigation matters across the company.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees