Counsel II, Commercial

Affirm

. Lead negotiation, drafting, and execution of global commercial agreements, including complex and new-market agreements .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $164,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating and drafting global commercial agreements, with a strong focus on fintech and financial services. Proven ability to manage high deal volumes while ensuring quality and compliance with relevant regulations such as GLBA, CCPA, GDPR, APPs, and PIPEDA.

Highest-signal resume keywords

JDActive Membership In Good Standing With A U.S. State Bar5+ Years Transactional Experience In TechnologyExceptional Drafting SkillsExperience Supporting Global Transactions

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Hard Skills

NegotiationDraftingContract ManagementLegal Process ImprovementRegulatory ComplianceTransaction ManagementPlaybook DevelopmentOperational Tools DevelopmentMulti-Jurisdictional TransactionsAttention To Detail

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborative Working StyleCreative Problem-SolvingProactive Self-StarterExcellent Judgment

Certifications & Qualifications

JDActive Membership In U.S. State Bar

Industry Keywords

FintechPaymentsFinancial ServicesGLBACCPAGDPRAPPsPIPEDA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead negotiation, drafting, and execution of global commercial agreements, including complex and new-market agreements
Manage a high volume of deals with speed and sound judgment
Design, implement, and improve playbooks, contract templates, negotiation guides, and operational projects
Identify friction points and build solutions to reduce cycle time while maintaining quality
Partner with Revenue, Product, Finance, Risk, Information Security, Privacy, and other teams
Serve as a strategic business partner to stakeholders across the organization
Develop and deliver training and resources for routine commercial legal matters
Build collaborative working relationships with teams in the U.S. and internationally

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD
Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
5+ years of relevant transactional experience in-house at a technology company or in a technology practice group at a top law firm
Exceptional drafting skills
Experience in fintech, payments, or financial services
Experience supporting global or multi-jurisdictional transactions
Strong working knowledge of GLBA, CCPA, GDPR, APPs, and PIPEDA
Ability to manage high deal volume while maintaining quality, consistency, and attention to detail
Track record of building or improving legal processes, playbooks, templates, or operational tools in a high-growth environment
Clear, concise communication skills and ability to explain complex legal and commercial issues in plain language
Collaborative working style and experience guiding cross-functional teams
Intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving ability
Proactive, self-starter mentality with a bias for action
Excellent judgment and ability to make timely, pragmatic, business-focused decisions in ambiguous situations
Humility, integrity, and sense of humor
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity rewards may be included in the total compensation package
Monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending
100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents
Dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Remote-first work with flexibility within the country of employment
Flexible time off
Generous holiday calendars
Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with discounted Affirm stock
Inclusive interview process with accommodations for candidates with disabilities
In-person onboarding experience for all new hires