Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Product, Regulatory & Litigation (Fintech)

Location: Remote US; remote-first with most roles available within the country of employment, occasional in-person work possible, and mandatory in-person onboarding.

Base pay per year: $370,000–$415,000.

Company

Affirm provides transparent consumer financial products that allow people to pay over time without hidden fees.

What you will do

• Develop and execute strategic plans for Product, Regulatory, Innovation, Licensing, Litigation, and Enforcement functions.
• Lead senior legal leaders and ensure alignment, accountability, and organizational effectiveness.
• Advise senior management, executives, board members, and regulators on product, litigation, and regulatory matters.
• Partner with Product, Technology, Engineering, Bank, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, and Public Affairs leaders on product development, innovation, licensing, and consumer financial regulation.
• Oversee responses to federal and state regulatory inquiries, bank partner examinations, and enforcement actions.
• Manage functional budgets, outside counsel, litigation spend, and company-wide risk mitigation initiatives.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and membership in good standing of a state bar.
• 20 years of legal experience, including law firm and government experience with the CFPB or FTC, or in-house experience supporting consumer financial, payments, litigation, and enforcement matters at a fintech or technology company.
• Expert knowledge of federal and state consumer protection and lending laws, financial technology, payments, and litigation.
• Strong strategic thinking, thought leadership, written and oral communication, and consensus-building skills.
• Experience working with executive leaders, board members, and external stakeholders.
• Experience managing change, developing risk mitigation plans, and translating long-term strategies into near-term focus over 2–4 years.
• Experience scaling teams and managing, developing, and mentoring senior attorneys and paraprofessionals.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work environment with flexibility within the country of employment.
• 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Monthly stipends for technology, health, and wellness spending.
• Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars.
• Employee stock purchase plan with discounted Affirm stock.
• Inclusive interview process with accommodations available for candidates with disabilities.

Hiring process

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Interview accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities.