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

The role

This senior leadership position leads the Product, Regulatory, Innovation, Licensing, Litigation & Enforcement teams. The role provides strategic legal guidance on product development and manages regulatory, litigation, and enforcement risks globally.

What you will do

• Develop and execute strategic plans for Product, Regulatory, Innovation, Licensing, Litigation & Enforcement functions.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership across these functions through senior legal leaders.
• Counsel senior management, executive leaders, board members, and regulators.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to provide legal guidance on product development and regulatory matters.
• Oversee legal strategy and responses related to regulatory inquiries, bank partner examinations, and enforcement actions.
• Develop solutions in partnership with cross-functional leaders to address company-wide problems.
• Manage functional-level financial results and budgets, including outside counsel and litigation spend.

Required qualifications

• J.D. degree
• 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 compan
• Expert knowledge of federal and state consumer protection lending laws, financial technology, payments, and litigation
• 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)

Nice to have

• Strong thought leadership and strategic thinking skills
• Experience scaling teams and a strong desire to manage, develop, and mentor other senior attorneys and paraprofessionals

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents
• Dental and vision coverage
• Monthly stipends for tech setup, health, and wellness
• Flexible time off
• Generous holiday calendars
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Before you apply

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

About the company

Affirm provides a clear, predictable way to pay over time with no hidden fees. The Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs team helps the company scale, innovate, and provide products for consumers, merchants, and partners.