Contract Management Specialist II

• At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.
• About the Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs team
• The Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs team is a group of dedicated professionals committed to helping Affirm scale, innovate, and provide outstanding products for consumers, merchants, and key partners.
• We combine legal, compliance, and policy expertise to guide growth, shape products, and build trust across our ecosystem.
• Our work spans multiple professional disciplines and provides the foundation for Affirm's mission to deliver honest financial products.

About the role

• We are looking for a business-minded Contract Management Specialist II to help deliver responsive, consistent contract support for the Commercial and Vendor Legal teams.
• You'll manage a wide range of agreements, support legal intake and business questions, and partner closely with Legal, Legal Operations, Revenue, Finance, Procurement, and other internal teams.
• You'll independently handle routine matters while supporting attorneys on strategic, complex negotiations.
• This is a hands-on role that rewards resourcefulness, speed, curiosity, a continuous improvement mindset, and good judgment.

What you'll do

• Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial and vendor agreements, amendments, NDAs, and other contracts
• Triage incoming legal requests, support the business by answering contract and process questions, and route matters that require specialized knowledge
• Coordinate contract approvals and cross-functional reviews and help keep contract matters moving toward execution
• Maintain and help improve standard contract templates, playbooks, training materials, and knowledge management resources
• Communicate contract positions, requirements, risks and next steps clearly and concisely to internal business partners
• Identify recurring pain points and opportunities to implement process improvements that optimize for speed, efficiency, and quality
• Manage and meet aggressive internal SLAs while balancing shifting priorities and escalating urgent or high-risk matters appropriately
• Partner with Legal Operations, Financial Systems, and Procurement on solution design and delivery
• Support ad hoc matters and special projects as the contract management function evolves

What we look for

• 3+ years of relevant experience in contract management, as a paralegal, or in a comparable contracting role, preferably at a fast-paced technology company
• Bachelor's degree (no JD required)
• Experience using a contract lifecycle management platform; Ironclad experience is preferred
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage routine and moderately complex contract matters and recognize when attorney or specialist involvement is appropriate
• Sharp judgment and critical thinking, with a track record of applying lessons learned across negotiations, template drafting, and internal guidance
• Comfort operating in a high-volume, fast-moving environment where priorities may shift
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused
• Team-first mindset: no task is too small, no problem is too big
• Willingness to contribute to both shared operational work and specialized contracting matters

Base Pay Grade - H

Equity Grade - 3

• Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.
• Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)
• USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $100,000 - $150,000
• USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $88,000 - $138,000
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

#LI-Remote

Remote-first with flexibility built in

• Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company.
• Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment.
• Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work.
• All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.

Benefits

designed for you

Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights:

• Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
• Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
• Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.

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