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Senior Counsel, Capital Markets

Affirm· Corporate Affairs
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Remote$220k - $280kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Counsel specializing in capital markets and finance to lead and advise on diversified capitalization strategies, financing transactions, and bank partnerships for Affirm.

Responsibilities

  • Advise and support the capital markets team in building out the company’s network of capital sources and strategies, including capital markets international expansion
  • Advise and support the bank partnerships team in building out the company's network of originating and card issuing partner banks
  • Independently lead each financing transaction or bank partner initiative from a legal perspective, from strategy discussions to deal execution and maintenance beyond closing
  • Draft, review and negotiate all US and international capital markets deal documents, including credit and security agreements, loan sale agreements, indentures, officer certificates, board and shareholder resolutions, and side letters
  • Demonstrate expert knowledge and understanding of lending and securities laws and regulations relating to capital markets transactions
  • Communicate legal advice in a clear, concise, and timely manner
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams as a capital markets and/or bank partnership legal main point of contact, providing thought leadership on other special projects

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of relevant law-firm experience, with preferred in-house experience at a high-growth fintech start-up
  • JD degree from a well-regarded law school and membership (in good standing) in a US state bar
  • Previous legal experience in structured and/or debt finance--term, revolving, and asset-based lending; warehouse and asset-backed financing; loan sales; securitizations; and creative forms of funding
  • Outstanding integrity and work ethic
  • Excellent business judgment and interpersonal skills for negotiations with external and internal customers
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, maturity, proactivity, and a positive attitude
  • Proven experience as a key contributing member of a high performing team
  • Self-motivation and ability to take ownership of projects
  • Natural self-starter, able to work efficiently solo or as part of a team

Skills

Required:Capital markets lawContract drafting and negotiationFinancing transactionsCross-functional communicationNegotiation

Benefits

  • Health coverage at no cost for employees and dependents
  • Monthly stipends for tech setup and health/wellness options
  • Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
  • Inclusive interview process with accommodations for candidates with disabilities
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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