Senior Counsel, Employment

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. Affirm proudly includes Returnly.  Affirm is looking for a thoughtful, collaborative, and skilled employment lawyer to join as Senior Counsel, Employment, with primary responsibility for employment legal matters in North America (U.S. and Canada). Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Employment, you will be an integral member of the Employment Legal team, and in a position to drive impact quickly. If you are nimble and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, come join us in our mission to deliver honest financial products that improve lives!  What You'll Do Provide pragmatic advice and guidance on employment matters in the U.S. and Canada, including, but not limited to, wage-and-hour policy implications, reasonable accommodations, employee relations investigations, leaves of absence, incentive compensation plans, 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 partners Collaborate and influence stakeholders through oral and written communications As needed, negotiate and manage pre-litigation matters, administrative claims, and litigation/arbitration, and outside counsel  Assist with due diligence relating to mergers and acquisitions  Partner with Employee Relations and Ethics teams on investigations, as needed Monitor legal developments and proactively educate key partners and Employment Legal team  Work on special projects related to employment law, which could include areas outside of main jurisdictions What We Look For J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least California or New York or have substantial experience advising/practicing as to California or New York Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience at a leading law firm and/or as in-house counsel Familiarity with wage-and-hour considerations Solid knowledge of key U.S. employment laws, including but not limited to, Title VII, ADEA, FCRA (in the employment context), FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EPA, NLRA, and state equivalents  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 and effectively prioritize deadlines  Excellent communication skills and attention to detail A good sense of humor, personal integrity, and intellectual curiosity  Although Not Required, Experience in These Areas Is Helpful Working knowledge of key employment laws in Ontario, Canada  Working knowledge of employee benefits considerations, such as ERISA or ACA Working knowledge of privacy issues that intersect with employment (e.g., CA CCPA) #LI-Remote Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of hire. We have a simple and transparent remote-first grade-based compensation structure. Offer amounts within the range are based on a number of factors including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Across the broader organization, certain roles are eligible for equity awards upon hire, promotion, tenure milestones and for performance. We’re extremely proud to offer competitive benefits that are anchored to our core value of people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:  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 We believe It’s On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process. 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