Contract Management Specialist

Affirm, Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first compensation

Spending Wallets

Supportive Communities

Remote-first Workforce

Generous Time Off

Health Benefits

Mental Healthcare

Parental Leave: 18 weeks + 4 weeks RTW

Away Days: 20 company-wide paid days

Learning & Development

Job summary

Affirm, Inc. is seeking a Contract Management Specialist II to deliver responsive contract support for the Commercial and Vendor Legal teams in a fast-paced tech environment.

You will draft, negotiate, and manage commercial and vendor agreements, NDAs, and amendments, triage legal requests, and steer contracts through cross-functional reviews toward execution. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (no JD required) and 3+ years in contract management or paralegal roles, preferably at tech

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (no JD required).
• Experience using a contract lifecycle management platform; Ironclad experience is preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in contract management, as a paralegal, or in a comparable contracting role, preferably at a fast-paced technology company.
• Willingness to contribute to both shared operational work and specialized contracting matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort operating in a high-volume, fast-moving environment where priorities may shift.
• Sharp judgment and critical thinking, with a track record of applying lessons learned across negotiations, template drafting, and internal guidance.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused.
• Team-first mindset: no task is too small, no problem is too big.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial and vendor agreements, amendments, NDAs, and other contracts.
• Triage incoming legal requests, support the business by answering contract and process questions, and route matters that require specialized knowledge.
• Coordinate contract approvals and cross-functional reviews and help keep contract matters moving toward execution.
• Maintain and help improve standard contract templates, playbooks, training materials, and knowledge management resources.
• Communicate contract positions, requirements, risks and next steps clearly and concisely to internal business partners.
• Identify recurring pain points and opportunities to implement process improvements that optimize for speed, efficiency, and quality.
• Manage and meet aggressive internal SLAs while balancing shifting priorities and escalating urgent or high-risk matters appropriately.
• Partner with Legal Operations, Financial Systems, and Procurement on solution design and delivery.
• Support ad hoc matters and special projects as the contract management function evolves.

Skills

Contract lifecycle management

Ironclad experience

High-volume environment

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (no JD required)

Tools

Ironclad

Job description

• The Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs team is a group of dedicated professionals committed to helping Affir​mart 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
• We are looking for a business-minded Contract Management Specialist II to help deliver responsive, consistent contract support for the Commercial and Vendor Legal teams
• You’ll manage a wide range of agreements, support legal intake and business questions, and partner closely with Legal, Legal Operations, Revenue, Finance, Procurement, and other internal teams
• You’ll independently handle routine matters while supporting attorneys on strategic, complex negotiations
• This is a hands‑on role that rewards resourcefulness, speed, curiosity, a continuous improvement mindset, and good judgment
• Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial and vendor agreements, amendments, NDAs, and other contracts
• Triage incoming legal requests, support the business by answering contract and process questions, and route matters that require specialized knowledge
• Coordinate contract approvals and cross‑functional reviews and help keep contract matters moving toward execution
• Maintain and help improve standard contract templates, playbooks, training materials, and knowledge management resources
• Communicate contract positions, requirements, risks and next steps clearly and concisely to internal business partners
• Identify recurring pain points and opportunities to implement process improvements that optimize for speed, efficiency, and quality
• Manage and meet aggressive internal SLAs while balancing shifting priorities and escalating urgent or high‑risk matters appropriately
• Partner with Legal Operations, Financial Systems, and Procurement on solution design and delivery
• Support ad hoc matters and special projects as the contract management function evolves

Benefits

• Compensation: We have a simple, flexible, and transparent remote‑first compensation structure so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family
• Spending Wallets: Access tech, food, lifestyle, and family planning wallets for your expenses
• Supportive Communities: Get involved with our employee resource groups and community groups
• Remote‑first Workforce: If your role is remote, you can set up shop anywhere in your home country
• Generous Time Off: Take the time you need when life happens
• Health Benefits: Get a plan that fits your needs
• Mental Healthcare: Take care of your mind with great mental health programs
• Parental Leave: Birth and non‑birth parents get 18 weeks’ paid leave. Plus, a 4‑week return‑to‑work transition program, at full base pay
• Away Days: We offer 20 company‑wide paid days off—which help our teams collectively pause to recharge
• Learning & Development: Engage in exciting learning programs to level up your growth

• Bachelor’s degree (no JD required)Ability to independently manage routine and moderately complex contract matters and recognize when attorney or specialist involvement is appropriate
• Experience using a contract lifecycle management platform; Ironclad experience is preferred
• 3+ years of relevant experience in contract management, as a paralegal, or in a comparable contracting role, preferably at a fast‑paced technology company
• Willingness to contribute to both shared operational work and specialized contracting matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort operating in a high‑volume, fast‑moving environment where priorities may shift
• Sharp judgment and critical thinking, with a track record of applying lessons learned across negotiations, template drafting, and internal guidance
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and solutions‑focused
• Team-first mindset: no task is too small, no problem is too big