Senior Counsel, Product and Regulatory Affairs (Liquidity)
Boston, USA
Full time
Remote
Compensation is not specified
Role
Legal
Description
Job Summary
Company X is a pioneering financial technology firm that operates at the forefront of the emerging digital finance landscape, facilitating seamless, global, and cost-effective transactions of value comparable to digital data flow. By leveraging groundbreaking blockchain technology, including USDC, a digital dollar asset, Company X empowers businesses, institutions, and developers to capitalize on the new economic and technological frontiers in the realm of digital money.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Counsel at Company X, you will take on a pivotal role, directly supporting the Product Team in crafting innovative digital asset solutions. Your primary responsibilities will involve offering concise regulatory counsel to various business units on U.S. and international digital asset regulatory frameworks.
Key Duties
- Provide informed guidance on digital asset regulations in both the U.S. and international landscapes, especially in areas like banking relations and licensing initiatives.
- Assist the product team in developing an array of advanced digital asset products and technologies, encompassing stablecoins, digital wallets, Web3 applications, and decentralized finance solutions.
- Mitigate legal risks within the business framework by formulating actionable problem-solving approaches, strengthening partnerships, and fostering growth opportunities.
- Stay updated on significant developments in securities laws, crypto assets, and digital currencies to ensure comprehensive coverage and supportive advice for commercial initiatives.
Core Values
As a team member at Company X, embody the following values:
- Embrace a multistakeholder approach by serving customers, shareholders, employees, and local communities.
- Demonstrate mindfulness through respect, active listening, and attention to detail.
- Drive for operational excellence by pursuing the company's mission with relentless dedication and avoiding complacency.
- Uphold high integrity standards through transparent communication, adherence to ethical values, and a rejection of dishonest behavior.
Qualifications
- Possess a Juris Doctor degree and an active law license in good standing.
- Carry at least 12 years of experience in in-house or Biglaw roles, with a focus on regulatory matters in fintech, banking, payments, or capital markets.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee regulatory processes across various jurisdictions worldwide and collaborate with external legal counsel when necessary.
- Experience supporting product launches related to USDC distribution, liquidity networks, and banking partnerships, especially on an international scale.
- Knowledge of AML/CFT and sanctions regulations in the digital assets space globally, including regulatory frameworks like the BSA, OFAC, and travel rule requirements.
- Familiarity with U.S. securities laws, SEC regulations, the Commodity Exchange Act, and CFTC regulations.
- Strong passion for financial technology and a track record of handling cryptocurrency, blockchain, or fintech matters.
- Proven ability to navigate a complex regulatory landscape and deliver actionable regulatory advice efficiently.
- Team-player mindset with a humorous disposition, a thirst for learning and mentorship opportunities, and adaptability to new business and technological domains.
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack, and Apple MacOS would be advantageous.
Additional Details
- Candidates meeting qualifications may be eligible for sponsorship.
- Compensation ranges are determined based on relevant factors.
- EOE employer fostering diversity and inclusivity.
Base Pay Range: $207,500 - $270,000
Annual Bonus Target: 17.5%
Benefits: Equity, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation policy, sick leave, and paid holidays in the U.S.
Skills Required
Circle
Website
www.circle.comCompany size
Not specified
Location
United States
Description
We believe in a future where digital dollars work securely around the world to create a more prosperous global economy for everyone.