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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