Senior Counsel, Payments

2 days ago

Charlotte Bay, Australia Circle Full time

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Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money, where value can travel globally, nearly instantly and less expensively than legacy settlement systems. Our infrastructure – including USDC, a blockchain-based dollar – helps businesses, institutions and developers harness these breakthroughs and capitalize on this major turning point in the evolution of money and technology.

What You'll Be Responsible For
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on financial regulations impacting global payment services.
  • Provide strategic legal counsel on regulatory obligations, interface with regulators, and advise internal teams on compliance as they develop and scale payment products and offerings.
  • Play a key role in ensuring Circle's products remain aligned with evolving global payment laws while balancing innovation and risk.
What You'll Work On
  • Serve as a key legal partner to product, compliance, and engineering teams developing new payments-related offerings, including for Circle Payments Network.
  • Provide legal advice to help develop a comprehensive, long-term approach to launching payment products and programs globally.
  • Review new products, features, and initiatives across multiple jurisdictions by assessing payment-related legal risks and offering practical guidance to product, business, and legal stakeholders.
  • Provide strategic legal guidance on global payment regulations, including licensing, consumer protection, AML, and financial reporting requirements.
  • Manage outside counsel and oversee legal workstreams to ensure consistent, high-quality support for payments initiatives.
Core Requirements
  • 10+ years of legal experience with a focus on payments and blockchain.
  • JD or equivalent with admission to practice law in the United States.
  • 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.
  • Experience with blockchain or crypto-related legal and regulatory matters.
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 advise cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
  • Background in fintech, crypto, or other emerging financial technologies.

Base Pay Range

$207,500 - $270,000

Circle is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.

If you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.

Should you have any questions about the role or process, please refer to the official job posting for the most current information.


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