Special Counsel, Product
Special Counsel, Product
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$ 180000 - 237500
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Job Description
Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money where value can finally travel like other digital data globally nearly instantly and less expensively than legacy settlement systems. This ground-breaking new internet layer opens up previously unimaginable possibilities for payments commerce and markets that can help raise global economic prosperity and enhance inclusion. Our infrastructure including USDC a blockchain-based dollar helps businesses institutions and developers harness these breakthroughs and capitalize on this major turning point in the evolution of money and technology.
What youll be part of:
Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization were expanding into some of the worlds strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: High Integrity Future Forward Multistakeholder Mindful and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.
What youll be responsible for:
As Special Counsel Product you will partner with the Product Engineering and Compliance teams to launch innovative financial infrastructure products including stablecoins APIs and developer tools used by fintechs banks and enterprises worldwide while safeguarding our legal and regulatory posture. Youll draft and negotiate product-related documentation (including terms of service distribution agreements and enterprise integrations) prepare regulatory submissions and deliver practical guidance on U.S. and global payments/crypto frameworks. By proactively identifying and mitigating legal risk youll help shape the roadmap for new features and ensure existing Circle Products remain compliant and customer-centric.
What youll work on:
Draft review and maintain standard product terms SLAs and customer-facing documentation for Circle Products.
Coordinate with Legal and Compliance to identify assess and mitigate legal or regulatory risks throughout the product lifecycle and to ensure such offerings align with licensing frameworks BSA/AML expectations and evolving stablecoin regulations.
Advise global Business Development teams on legal issues related to the development of Circles products with a focus on risk mitigation and commercial alignment.
Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to shape roadmap decisions and deliver practical legal advice on new products.
Support go-to-market strategy by advising on product terms pricing models design considerations and ecosystem partnerships.
Track emerging fintech regulations and industry trends related to blockchain technology translating insights into actionable guidance for cross-functional teams.
Contribute to internal policy documentation on legal matters affecting commercial and product teams.
What youll bring to Circle:
Core requirements:
7 years post-JD experience advising on products complex B2B commercial transactions and regulatory issues in fintech payments or technology sectors.
Strong drafting and technical skills for technology and financial-services product documentation including terms of service and customer-facing agreements.
Must have experience with blockchain or crypto-related legal matters and a deep understanding of digital assets and payment systems.
Proven track record supporting global product launches and navigating regulatory and compliance challenges.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex legal and business issues for cross-functional teams in a fast-paced technology-driven environment.
Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.
Preferred requirements:
In-house counsel experience at a high-growth fintech crypto firm or payments platform.
Experience working across global jurisdictions and with emerging regulations (e.g. MiCA GENIUS Act NYDFS Part 200/500).
Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.
Starting pay is determined by various factors including but not limited to: relevant experience skill set qualifications and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.
Base Pay Range:
$180000 - $237500
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Circle. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. Additionally Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations as required by law.
Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability please reach out tofor support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
