Special Counsel, Payments

Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is one of the worlds leading internet financial platform companies building the foundation of a more open global economy through digital assets payment applications and programmable blockchain infrastructure. Circles platform includes the worlds largest regulated stablecoin network anchored by USDC Circle Payments Network for global money movement and Arc an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Enterprises financial institutions and developers use Circle to power trusted internet-scale financial innovation. Learn more at .

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 work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.

What youll be responsible for:

As Senior Counsel Payments youll serve as legal advisor and strategic partner supporting Circles payments initiatives. You will provide strategic guidance on the design launch and operations of innovative payments products partnering closely with colleagues across Product Legal Compliance and Engineering teams to drive solutions to complex legal and regulatory issues. Having subject matter expertise on financial regulations that impact global payments services alongside experience as a product lawyer at a tech fintech or financial services company youll provide strategic legal counsel on regulatory obligations and advise internal teams on compliance as they develop and scale payments products and offerings. You will play a key role in ensuring Circles products remain aligned with evolving global payment laws while balancing innovation and risk.

What youll work on:

• Serve as a key legal partner to Product Compliance and Engineering teams developing new payments-related offerings including as part of Circle Payments Network (CPN).

• Function as a strategic legal advisor and business partner to help develop and scale processes that support launching payments products and programs globally.

• Advise on expansion of products features and initiatives into new jurisdictions by assessing licensing and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions and offering clear guidance to support product and business objectives.

• Provide practical legal guidance on global payments regulations including licensing consumer protection AML and financial reporting requirements.

• Review payments related marketing materials and external communications to ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies and procedures.
  

What youll bring to Circle:

Core Requirements:

• J.D. or equivalent with admission to practice law in the United States; member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.

• 7 years of legal experience including significant experience advising on payments blockchain and financial services matters.

• Deep understanding of U.S. federal and state payments laws including regulations related to money transmission AML/BSA and consumer protection.

• Experience advising product and engineering teams on legal requirements in payment network design custody money transmission or payment instruments.
  

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience supporting global product launches and navigating regulatory and compliance issues.

• Strong familiarity with financial institution partnerships including global banking institutions.

• Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced technology-driven and product-forward environment.

• Background in fintech crypto or other emerging financial technologies.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status or any other protected status required by the laws in the locations where we hire. Additionally Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations as required by law.

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