Senior Counsel, Litigation

Overview

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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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We Look For

Pay and Benefits

Additional Notes

Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. The majority of roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Affirm supports an inclusive interview experience and may provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process.

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