Affirm is hiring a
Contract Management Lead

Summary

Join Affirm's Vendor Legal team as a contract manager to negotiate agreements, oversee operations, and collaborate with stakeholders. This role requires deep collaboration, quick turnarounds, creative problem-solving, and process optimization.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in complex contract drafting and negotiation, contract management, and contract operations
• At least 5 years of in-depth experience with complex Ironclad and other third-party management related solutions
• Spent most or all of your career in-house, working at fast-paced companies that value quick decision-making
• Never met a legal process you couldn’t simplify and improve
• Adapt quickly to changing processes and new priorities – the only constant here is change
• Hands on program management experience driving complex, cross-functional projects
• Strategic thought leadership with sound business acumen and judgment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong bias for action to get stuff done
• Extreme attention to detail, ability to adjust on the fly, problem-solving skills, proactivity and a great attitude
• A sense of urgency on all matters
• Highly responsive and proactive
• A team player mindset (no job is too big or too small)
• Humility, integrity and a desire to be part of a strong, supportive team; you take your work seriously but not yourself

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and manage a broad range of vendor agreements, amendments, NDAs, and other contracts
• Support contract management, contract approval coordination, database management, and reporting
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and proofing of standard contract templates, training materials, knowledgement management and contract analysis
• Help the team get things done by unblocking problems, strategically determining the best course of action, supporting escalations, and garnering XFN resources
• Develop and deliver training and enablement programs for various initiatives and teams, and provide ongoing counsel and assistance to business teams as requested
• Develop and implement policies, practices and guidance for contract operations, including training, guides and playbooks
• Manage and meet aggressive internal SLAs, and help juggle priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Manage and promote professional development and career growth for a high performing and talented team
• Participate in special assignments and provide ad hoc support as required
• Collaborate with the team to strategize and improve on contract operations and initiatives, and regularly seek ways to optimize for speed, efficiency, and quality
• Liaise with Legal Ops, Product and Revenue Ops teams as necessary on solution design and delivery
• Complex Ironclad administration

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