Remote VP & Deputy General Counsel, Product & Litigation

Affirm, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 370,000 - 415,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage 100% for you and team

Tech stipends and wellness support

ESPP employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Affirm, Inc. seeks a visionary Vice President, Deputy General Counsel for Product, Regulatory & Litigation to lead the Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs footprint globally from a remote US setting.

You will shape strategy across product regulation, licensing, and enforcement, partnering with executives to scale complex consumer financial offerings with rigor and trust. The role reports to the CLO/CCO and requires broad leadership of US and international teams, with deep expertise in consumer

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active state bar membership.
• 20 years of legal experience across law firms, government (CFPB/FTC) or in-house in fintech/tech.
• Expert knowledge of federal/state consumer protection, fintech, payments, and litigation.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans for Product, Regulatory, Innovation, Licensing, Litigation & Enforcement.
• Provide leadership across Product, Regulatory, Innovation, Licensing, Litigation & Enforcement teams.
• Counsel senior management, executives, board members, and regulators.
• Guide cross-functional teams on product development and regulatory matters.
• Oversee responses to federal/state inquiries, bank examinations, and enforcement actions.
• Develop risk-mitigated solutions with cross-functional leaders.
• Manage budgets and outside counsel spend.

Skills

Legal leadership

Regulatory compliance

Litigation management

Product regulatory knowledge

Policy advisory

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Affirm, Inc. seeks a visionary Vice President, Deputy General Counsel for Product, Regulatory & Litigation to lead the Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs footprint globally from a remote US setting.

You will shape strategy across product regulation, licensing, and enforcement, partnering with executives to scale complex consumer financial offerings with rigor and trust. The role reports to the CLO/CCO and requires broad leadership of US and international teams, with deep expertise in consumer