Remote-First Capital Markets Counsel II – Fintech

Affirm; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 164,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Stipends for tech setup

Flexible time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

affirm seeks a Counsel II, Capital Markets to support its Corporate Affairs strategy. You will draft and negotiate complex capital markets documents, advise on securities regulations, and coordinate with bank partnerships to expand financing sources.

The role requires 5+ years of law-firm experience, JD and bar admission, with a preference for in-house fintech exposure. This remote-friendly position offers a competitive base salary and equity in a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant law-firm experience, with in-house preferred.
• JD degree from a well-regarded law school and membership in good standing in a US state bar.
• Experience in structured and/or debt finance—term, revolving, asset-based lending; warehouse and asset-backed financing; loan sales; securitizations; and creative funding.
• Outstanding integrity and work ethic.
• Excellent business judgment and interpersonal skills to negotiate with external and internal customers.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, maturity, proactivity, and a positive attitude.
• Proven experience as a key contributing member of a high performing team.
• Self-motivation and willingness to take ownership of projects; self-starter; able to work solo or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the capital markets team in building out the company’s network of capital sources and strategies, including capital markets international expansion
• Support the bank partnerships team in building out the company's network of originating and card issuing partner banks
• Guide each financing transaction or initiative from a legal perspective, from strategy discussions to deal execution
• Draft, review and negotiate all US and international capital markets deal documents, including credit and security agreements, loan sale agreements, indentures, officer certificates, board and shareholder resolutions, and side letters
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of lending and securities laws and regulations relating to capital markets transactions
• Communicate legal advice in a clear, concise, and timely manner
• Provide assistance with respect to other special projects

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

affirm seeks a Counsel II, Capital Markets to support its Corporate Affairs strategy. You will draft and negotiate complex capital markets documents, advise on securities regulations, and coordinate with bank partnerships to expand financing sources.

The role requires 5+ years of law-firm experience, JD and bar admission, with a preference for in-house fintech exposure. This remote-friendly position offers a competitive base salary and equity in a fast-growing company.