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Senior Counsel, Ethics & Employment

Senior Counsel, Ethics & Employment

AffirmNashville, TN, US
12 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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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 is looking for a thoughtful, collaborative, and skilled employment lawyer to join the Employment Legal and Ethics team as Senior Counsel, Ethics and Employment. This dual-hatted role is ideal for an employment attorney who is enthusiastic and comfortable navigating the complexities of both employment law and investigations, with primary responsibility for (1) managing the day-to-day operations of Affirm's internal ethics program, including conducting ethics investigations, and (2) advising business partners on US employment legal matters generally (unrelated to ethics matters). Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Employment & Ethics, you will join a small but mighty team and be in a position to drive impact quickly. If you are nimble, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, come join us in our mission to deliver honest financial products that improve lives!

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

    • Compensation and Benefits

    Base pay ranges and equity information are provided, with information on visa sponsorship not available for this position. Affirm is remote-first; most roles are remote, with some roles requiring occasional office work. Benefits include health care coverage for employees and dependents, flexible spending wallets, time off, and an employee stock purchase plan. Affirm is committed to an inclusive interview experience and provides reasonable accommodations during the hiring process.

    Additional Details

    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 employment. Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office.

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    Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Legal

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