Senior Counsel, Capital Markets

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

📋 Description

• Provide guidance and assistance to the capital markets team in establishing the company’s network of funding sources and strategies, with a focus on international growth.

• Offer advice and support to the bank partnerships team in expanding the network of originating and card-issuing partner banks.

• Take the lead on financing transactions or initiatives with bank partners, managing the legal strategy through to execution and ongoing post-closing activities.

• Prepare, review, and negotiate legal documents related to US and international capital markets deals, including credit and security agreements, loan sale agreements, indentures, officer certificates, board and shareholder resolutions, and side letters.

• Deliver legal expertise regarding lending and securities laws and regulations applicable to capital markets transactions.

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

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams as the legal liaison for capital markets and/or bank partnerships.

• Contribute thought leadership on specialized projects.

• Report to the Director, Capital Markets Counsel, and work closely with the capital markets and bank partnerships business teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a law firm.

• Additional experience in-house is preferred, especially from a high-growth fintech startup.

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

• Active membership in good standing with a US state bar.

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

• Advanced understanding of financing and corporate transactions.

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

• Exemplary integrity and work ethic.

• Strong business judgment and interpersonal abilities.

• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail, maturity, business acumen, initiative, and a positive attitude.

• Demonstrated experience as a key member of a high-performing team.

• Self-driven with the ability to take ownership of projects.

• Capability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Potential inclusion of equity rewards in the total compensation package.

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

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

• Dental and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Generous holiday schedules.

• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) that allows employees to acquire Affirm stock at a discounted rate.

• Inclusive interview process with accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

• In-person onboarding experience for all new hires.