Circle
Circle helps businesses and developers harness the power of stablecoins for payments and internet commerce worldwide.
Special Counsel, Payments
General CounselGeneral CounselFull TimeRemoteTeam 501-1,000Since 2013H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn
Location
Arizona + 3 moreAll locations: Arizona, California, New York, Utah
Posted
34 days ago
Salary
$200K - $262.5K / year
Professional Certificate7 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• 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.
Job 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
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