Senior Counsel, Product and Regulatory Affairs (Liquidity)
Circle is a prominent financial technology company at the forefront of the evolving internet of money landscape, enabling value to move swiftly and affordably globally, mirroring digital data transmission. This transformative internet layer introduces newfound possibilities for payments, commerce, and markets, thus contributing to bolstering global economic well-being and fostering greater inclusivity. Circle's infrastructure, notably USDC, a blockchain-oriented dollar, aids businesses, institutions, and developers in leveraging these advancements and seizing the unfolding era of financial and technological transformation.
What you will be part of:
Circle upholds a culture of transparency and reliability in all endeavors. With our expanding presence in robust jurisdictions globally, we prioritize agility and efficacy in driving organizational progress. Our dedicated employees embody our core values of Multistakeholder dedication, Mindfulness, Pursuit of Excellence, and High Integrity. Amidst a remote-working environment, Circlers continuously evolve in teams geared towards shared success. We have established an adaptable and diverse workplace where innovation is welcomed, and all members have a stake.
Responsibilities:
As a Senior Counsel at Circle, you will actively contribute by collaborating with Circle's Product Team to design innovative digital asset products and delivering clear, succinct regulatory guidance to Circle's business teams on U.S. and international digital asset regulatory dynamics.
What you will work on:
- Offering counsel on U.S. and international digital asset-related laws and regulations, encompassing banking associations, global expansion, and licensing ventures.
- Providing assistance to Circle's product team in structuring an array of scalable digital asset products and services, including pioneering blockchain projects like stablecoins, digital wallets, Web3 applications, and decentralized finance.
- Mitigating legal risks through pragmatic solutions, enhancing partnerships, and advancing opportunities in a business-centric manner.
- Staying updated on relevant securities laws, developments in cryptocurrencies and digital currencies, ensuring comprehensive coverage in product areas and backing commercial advancements.
Core values you will embody:
- Multistakeholder: Dedication extends to customers, shareholders, employees, and community welfare.
- Mindful: Valuing respect, active listening, and attention to detail.
- Driven by Excellence: Fueled by the mission for customer success, relentlessly pursuing excellence with a zero-tolerance approach to mediocrity.
- High Integrity: Upholding high moral and ethical standards with openness, honesty, and integrity, shunning manipulation and dishonesty.
Your qualifications for Circle:
- Possession of a Juris Doctor degree and an active law license in good standing in at least one state.
- Over 12 years of experience, including substantial in-house/Biglaw experience specializing in regulatory coverage, preferably in fintech, banking, payments, or capital markets.
- Proficient in coordinating regulatory assessments for new jurisdictions globally, in partnership with external counsel, as required.
- Expertise in supporting product launches involving international USDC distribution, liquidity networks, and associated banking alliances.
Additional Information: This position is eligible for immediate PERM sponsorship for qualifying candidates. When determining starting pay and compensation packages, various factors like experience, skill set, qualifications, and organizational needs are considered. Indicative base pay range is $207,500 - $270,000 with an annual bonus target of 17.5%, along with equity and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), and flexible vacation policy with paid sick leave and holidays. Circle is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity in its teams without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or disability. In certain locations, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program as required by law.