Mid Level Licensing Manager Jobs
Mid level licensing manager jobs go to professionals ready to own licensing programs end to end, guide junior staff, and negotiate agreements with limited oversight. Roles run across Retail, Staffing & Recruiting, and Technology & Software, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote openings, and employers like Jobot, JLL, and Affirm hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
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.
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 TEAM
The Licensing team enables Affirm's ability to operate and scale in regulated markets globally. The team manages Affirm's licensing portfolio, regulatory relationships, and licensing strategy across the U.S. and international markets while partnering closely with Legal, Compliance, Product, and business leaders to support growth and expansion. This role will report to the Director, Global Licensing and Regulatory Programs.
- Support new product & service launches related to state licensing and reporting including money transmission, servicing/collections, lending, international expansion, etc.
- Work cross-functionally with legal, public affairs, compliance, finance, tax to meet regulatory licensing and reporting obligations
- Maintain the central repository for licensing and reporting obligations for new license types including workflows, regulatory guidance, etc.
- Collaborate with Licensing team to interpret, prepare, and submit state licensing annual reports, MSB call reports, and other regulatory obligations
- Ensure timely regulatory filings, call out any licensing issues, supervise ongoing regulatory obligations in licensing management tool
- Lead ongoing preparation of renewal applications and other forms to be filed in various licensing jurisdictions
- Collaborate on NMLS licensing, reporting, and other regulatory filings
- Analyze and develop new processes, leveraging AI, to increase efficiency within the licensing program
- Assist Department in the research and build of licensing requirements into the licensing management tool
- Coordinate with senior leadership to fulfill ongoing state licensing requirements
- Partner with team on any licensing projects and initiatives
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
- 5 years of licensing/compliance/regulatory experience ideally related to consumer financial services
- Outstanding time management, administrative, and organizational skills, including the ability to balance multiple priorities and overlapping projects
- Proven project management, critical thinking, and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Humility, integrity, and a desire to be part of a small but strong, supportive team
- Inquisitive, eager to learn, and a willingness to take ownership of projects
- Highly focused, able to make independent decisions and work with limited supervision while excelling in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities shift and ambiguity is part of the landscape
Pay Grade - L
Equity Grade - 6
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: $165,000 - $225,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $146,000 - $206,000
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. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job responsibilities.
BENEFITS
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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Affirm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as described therein.
INTRODUCTION
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.
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 TEAM
The Licensing team enables Affirm's ability to operate and scale in regulated markets globally. The team manages Affirm's licensing portfolio, regulatory relationships, and licensing strategy across the U.S. and international markets while partnering closely with Legal, Compliance, Product, and business leaders to support growth and expansion. This role will report to the Director, Global Licensing and Regulatory Programs.
- Support new product & service launches related to state licensing and reporting including money transmission, servicing/collections, lending, international expansion, etc.
- Work cross-functionally with legal, public affairs, compliance, finance, tax to meet regulatory licensing and reporting obligations
- Maintain the central repository for licensing and reporting obligations for new license types including workflows, regulatory guidance, etc.
- Collaborate with Licensing team to interpret, prepare, and submit state licensing annual reports, MSB call reports, and other regulatory obligations
- Ensure timely regulatory filings, call out any licensing issues, supervise ongoing regulatory obligations in licensing management tool
- Lead ongoing preparation of renewal applications and other forms to be filed in various licensing jurisdictions
- Collaborate on NMLS licensing, reporting, and other regulatory filings
- Analyze and develop new processes, leveraging AI, to increase efficiency within the licensing program
- Assist Department in the research and build of licensing requirements into the licensing management tool
- Coordinate with senior leadership to fulfill ongoing state licensing requirements
- Partner with team on any licensing projects and initiatives
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
- 5 years of licensing/compliance/regulatory experience ideally related to consumer financial services
- Outstanding time management, administrative, and organizational skills, including the ability to balance multiple priorities and overlapping projects
- Proven project management, critical thinking, and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Humility, integrity, and a desire to be part of a small but strong, supportive team
- Inquisitive, eager to learn, and a willingness to take ownership of projects
- Highly focused, able to make independent decisions and work with limited supervision while excelling in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities shift and ambiguity is part of the landscape
Pay Grade - L
Equity Grade - 6
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: $165,000 - $225,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $146,000 - $206,000
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. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job responsibilities.
BENEFITS
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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Affirm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as described therein.
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Mid Level Licensing Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level licensing manager job?
Position your experience around ownership and outcomes. Highlight licensing agreements you negotiated independently, portfolios you managed, or compliance programs you built from the ground up. Applications that show you moved from supporting a senior manager to running your own projects stand out. Tailor each submission to the specific industry, whether entertainment, technology, or consumer goods, since licensing requirements differ significantly.
Which companies hire mid level licensing managers?
Companies hiring mid level licensing managers right now include Jobot, JLL, and Affirm, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large corporations managing broad IP portfolios and mid-size firms that need professionals who can run licensing operations with real autonomy.
Are there remote mid level licensing manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 40% of mid level licensing manager openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how much of this work involves contract review, partner communication, and system management that translates well to distributed teams. Roles tied to physical product lines or in-person negotiation tend to skew on-site.
How do I move up to a mid level licensing manager role?
Growth into mid level comes from building depth across the core disciplines: contract drafting and review, royalty tracking, compliance monitoring, and partner relationship management. Taking ownership of a licensing category, leading a renewal cycle, or managing a junior coordinator demonstrates the readiness employers look for. Measurable impact, such as reducing compliance gaps or expanding a licensing portfolio, accelerates the transition.
Which industries hire the most mid level licensing managers?
Mid Level licensing manager roles concentrate in Retail, Staffing & Recruiting, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring because they rely on active licensing programs to protect IP, expand into new markets, and manage third-party partnerships, all areas where a professional with demonstrated ownership experience adds immediate value.