Senior Counsel, Ethics & Employment

Overview

Senior Counsel, Ethics & Employment at Affirm. This dual-hatted role is ideal for an employment attorney who is enthusiastic and comfortable navigating the complexities of both employment law and investigations. Primary responsibilities : managing Affirm's internal ethics program operations (ethics investigations) and advising business partners on US employment legal matters (unrelated to ethics). Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Employment & Ethics, you will join a small but mighty team and be positioned to drive impact quickly. If you are nimble, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, join Affirm to help deliver honest financial products that improve lives.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor transition and Affirm's whistleblower hotline and regularly prepare critical reports about hotline activity for different audiences
• Conduct Ethics investigations fairly and consistently in a timely and professional manner, including preparing clear reports and delivering findings to internal stakeholders
• Oversee and manage Affirm's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, including reviewing, drafting, and adopting policies, managing vendor translation (as needed), and collaborating with cross-functional teams on policy development and reviews
• Develop solutions and apply Affirm's policies to respond to Ethics inquiries relating to potential conflicts of interest, gifts and entertainment, and other inquiries from employees and job candidates
• Build and prepare library of Ethics materials
• Launch regular training and communications initiatives, including development of communications content
• Adhere to privilege protocols and provide pragmatic legal advice and guidance on US employment matters (unrelated to ethics matters), including, but not limited to, reasonable accommodations, leaves of absence, employee performance, separations, payroll tax, and employee benefits
• Draft and / or review employment agreements, policies, and internal and external communications
• Distill complex legal issues into helpful frameworks or reference guides for cross-functional partners
• Collaborate and influence stakeholders through clear oral and written communications
• As needed, negotiate and manage pre-litigation matters, administrative claims or audits, and litigation / arbitration, and outside counsel
• Monitor legal developments and proactively educate key partners and the Employment Legal team
• Flex to proactively engage on special projects, which could include areas outside of main jurisdictions or subject matter expertise

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay ranges reflect location and experience; specific figures are provided in job postings. Affirm offers equity rewards, stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and dependents. This position is remote-first; most roles are remote with occasional need to work from an Affirm office.

Location & Status

Remote-first; U.S. candidates eligible to work in states Affirm operates. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Equity and Pay Notes

Pay Grade - O; Equity Grade - 8. See posting for specific state ranges and location notes. Affirm is committed to an inclusive interview experience and provides reasonable accommodations during the hiring process.

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