Counsel II, Vendor

Affirm

. Lead negotiation, drafting, and execution of vendor agreements, including marketing tech, technology services, cloud services, SaaS, data platform, contractor, creative, lease, and payment processing engagements .

Posted 10/22/2026full-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 vendor agreements across various sectors, including marketing tech and financial services, while ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. Proven ability to manage high-volume transactions and improve legal processes in a fast-paced environment.

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JD And Active Membership In Good Standing5+ Years Transactional Experience In TechnologyExceptional Drafting SkillsStrong Knowledge Of Data Protection And Privacy RegimesExperience Supporting Global Transactions

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Hard Skills

NegotiationDraftingVendor AgreementsContract TemplatesLegal Process ImprovementData Protection ComplianceTransaction ManagementCommercial Legal MattersOperational Tools DevelopmentMulti-Jurisdictional Transactions

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborative Working StyleCreative Problem-SolvingProactive Self-StarterExcellent Judgment

Certifications & Qualifications

JDActive Membership In U.S. State Bar

Industry Keywords

Marketing TechAdtechFintechPaymentsFinancial ServicesCCPAGDPRAPPsPIPEDAGLBA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead negotiation, drafting, and execution of vendor agreements, including marketing tech, technology services, cloud services, SaaS, data platform, contractor, creative, lease, and payment processing engagements
Manage a high volume of deals with speed and sound judgment
Design, implement, and continuously improve playbooks, contract templates, negotiation guides, and other efficiency-focused projects
Identify friction points and build solutions that reduce cycle time without sacrificing quality
Partner with Procurement, Financial Partnerships, Engineering, Product, Finance, Information Security, Privacy, and other teams to provide practical guidance
Serve as a proactive, strategic business partner to stakeholders across the organization
Develop and deliver training and resources enabling business partners to self-serve on routine commercial legal matters
Help rebuild the Vendor Legal team from the ground up

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD and 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 marketing tech, adtech, fintech, payments, or financial services
Experience supporting global or multi-jurisdictional transactions (e.g., Canada, US, UK/EU, Australia)
Strong working knowledge of data protection and privacy regimes such as CCPA, GDPR, APPs, PIPEDA, and GLBA
Proven 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 other operational tools in a high-growth environment
Clear, concise communication skills and ability to distill complex legal and commercial issues into plain language
Collaborative working style and experience guiding cross-functional teams toward practical, win-win outcomes
Intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving instincts
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 a sense of humor
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents
Dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Monthly stipends for tech setup
Monthly stipends for health and wellness options
Flexible time off
Generous holiday calendars
Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) to buy Affirm stock at a discount
Remote-first work flexibility within the country of employment
In-person onboarding experience for all new hires
Inclusive interview process and accommodations for candidates with disabilities