Counsel II, Capital Markets

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist the capital markets team in developing the company's network of funding sources and strategies, including global expansion.

• Collaborate with the bank partnerships team to establish connections with originating and card-issuing partner banks.

• Oversee financing transactions and initiatives from discussions on legal strategies to the execution of deals.

• Draft, review, and negotiate capital markets deal documents for both US and international contexts, including credit and security agreements, loan sale agreements, indentures, officer certificates, board and shareholder resolutions, and side letters.

• Deliver legal advice in a clear, concise, and timely manner.

• Provide support for special projects.

• Report directly to the Director of Capital Markets Counsel.

• Collaborate closely with Affirm’s capital markets and bank partnerships business teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm.

• Preferable to have additional in-house experience, especially from a high-growth fintech startup.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a reputable law school.

• Active membership in a US state bar.

• Legal expertise in structured and/or debt finance, encompassing term, revolving, and asset-based lending; warehouse and asset-backed financing; loan sales; securitizations; and innovative funding methods.

• Comprehensive knowledge of lending and securities laws and regulations pertaining to capital markets transactions.

• Exceptional integrity and work ethic.

• Strong business judgment and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills.

• Keen attention to detail, maturity, business savvy, proactive attitude, and a positive demeanor.

• Demonstrated experience as a significant contributor within a high-performing team.

• Self-driven with a readiness to take ownership of projects.

• Capability to work efficiently both independently and in a team environment.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity rewards may be part of the overall compensation package.

• Monthly stipends available for health, wellness, and technology expenses.

• Comprehensive medical coverage provided for employees and their dependents at no cost.

• Dental and vision insurance available for employees and their dependents.

• Flexible time-off policies.

• Generous holiday schedules.

• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) allowing purchase of Affirm stock at a discount.

• Inclusive interview process with accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

• Remote-first work flexibility.

• In-person onboarding experience offered for all new employees.