Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Product, Regulatory & Litigation

At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter,giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.

About the Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs team

The Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs team is a group of dedicated professionals committed to helping Affirm scale, innovate, and provide outstanding products for consumers, merchants, and key partners. We combine legal, compliance, and policy expertise to guide growth, shape products, and build trust across our ecosystem. Our work spans multiple professional disciplines and provides the foundation for Affirm’s mission to deliver honest financial products.

About the role

Affirm's Legal team partners with the business to drive innovation and support the scaling of our consumer financial products while expertly managing complex regulatory, litigation, and enforcement risks globally. This senior leadership position will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer & Chief Compliance Officer (CLO/CCO) and lead across the US and international jurisdictions, Affirm’s Product, Regulatory, Innovation, Licensing, Litigation & Enforcement teams. The ideal candidate will build and lead a team of professionals, skilled in all legal matters related to these domains and will be skilled in strategizing and developing products for the Company. This role will also partner closely with the executive team including the CEO, CLO & CCO, Chief Operations Officer, SVP Product, SVP Engineering, CISO & other executives, along with other cross-functional groups, to ensure that our product, regulatory, licensing, litigation and enforcement legal work supports the company and is cohesive, holistic, and aligned with the strategic and operational needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for Affirm’s Product, Regulatory, Innovation, Licensing, Litigation & Enforcement functions based on broader company strategies, ensuring alignment of global strategy and organizational growth.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership across Product, Regulatory, Innovation, Licensing, Litigation, & Enforcement through senior legal leaders, ensuring alignment of priorities, accountability, and organizational effectiveness.
• Counsel senior management, executive leaders, board members, and regulators as a trusted advisor on all product, litigation, and regulatory matters.
• Partner with Product, Technology, Engineering, Bank, and other cross-functional leaders to provide strategic legal guidance on product development, innovation, bank-related initiatives, and complex federal, state, and international consumer financial regulatory matters.
• Oversee legal strategy and responses related to federal and state regulatory inquiries, bank partner examinations, and enforcement actions, partnering closely with Regulatory Affairs, Public Affairs, and Compliance to anticipate and mitigate material regulatory risks.
• Develop solutions in partnership with cross-functional leaders to address complex, company-wide problems, building consensus to drive long-term business initiatives.
• Accountable for functional-level financial results and budgets, including judiciously managing outside counsel and litigation spend.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and a state bar member in good standing.
• 20 years of legal experience, including law firm and government (CFPB or FTC) or in-house supporting consumer financial, payments, litigation, and enforcement matters at a fintech or technology company.
• Expert knowledge of core functions, including federal and state consumer protection lending laws, financial technology, payments, and litigation.
• Strong thought leadership and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to build cross-functional leadership consensus and implement organizational growth.
• Experience interacting with executive leaders, board members, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change, develop risk mitigation plans, and translate long-term strategies into near-term focus (2-4 years).
• Experience scaling teams and a strong desire to manage, develop, and mentor other senior attorneys and paraprofessionals.

Benefits

• Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
• Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
• Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.

Salary Information

USA base pay range per year: $370,000 - $415,000