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Affirm Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest. What You'll Do
Ethics 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 (e.g., global expansion) 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 Employment Legal 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 Employment Legal team Flex to proactively engage on special projects, which could include areas outside of main jurisdictions or subject matter expertise What We Look For
J.D. from an accredited US law school and licensed and in good standing to practice law in a US state where Affirm has a stronger presence (e.g., California, New York, Washington, Texas) Minimum of 3 years of relevant investigations and legal experience at a leading law firm, or combined with experience as in-house counsel Solid knowledge of key US employment laws, including but not limited to Title VII, ADEA, FCRA (in the employment context), FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EPA, NLRA, and state equivalents Possess a high level of integrity and personal ethics Laser focus on client-service excellence by being highly proactive, responsive, adaptable, and team-oriented Demonstrated ability to develop solutions to complex legal matters without losing sight of business objectives Outstanding organizational skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously between Ethics and Employment Legal and effectively prioritize deadlines Excellent communication skills and attention to detail A good sense of humor and intellectual curiosity; interest and experience using new technologies to drive scalable solutions (Plus) Association of Workplace Investigations Certificate Holder CH-AWI Base pay ranges and benefits are described below. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Benefits
Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount Affirm is remote-first. The majority of roles are remote and you can work from anywhere in the country of employment. Some roles may require working from an Affirm office. USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $215,000 - $265,000 USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $191,000 - $241,000 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company with flexible work arrangements. By applying, you acknowledge Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice.
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Senior Counsel, Ethics & Employment
role at
Affirm Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest. What You'll Do
Ethics 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 (e.g., global expansion) 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 Employment Legal 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 Employment Legal team Flex to proactively engage on special projects, which could include areas outside of main jurisdictions or subject matter expertise What We Look For
J.D. from an accredited US law school and licensed and in good standing to practice law in a US state where Affirm has a stronger presence (e.g., California, New York, Washington, Texas) Minimum of 3 years of relevant investigations and legal experience at a leading law firm, or combined with experience as in-house counsel Solid knowledge of key US employment laws, including but not limited to Title VII, ADEA, FCRA (in the employment context), FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EPA, NLRA, and state equivalents Possess a high level of integrity and personal ethics Laser focus on client-service excellence by being highly proactive, responsive, adaptable, and team-oriented Demonstrated ability to develop solutions to complex legal matters without losing sight of business objectives Outstanding organizational skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously between Ethics and Employment Legal and effectively prioritize deadlines Excellent communication skills and attention to detail A good sense of humor and intellectual curiosity; interest and experience using new technologies to drive scalable solutions (Plus) Association of Workplace Investigations Certificate Holder CH-AWI Base pay ranges and benefits are described below. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Benefits
Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount Affirm is remote-first. The majority of roles are remote and you can work from anywhere in the country of employment. Some roles may require working from an Affirm office. USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $215,000 - $265,000 USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $191,000 - $241,000 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company with flexible work arrangements. By applying, you acknowledge Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice.
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