Special Counsel, Payments

What you’ll be responsible for:

• You will provide strategic guidance on the design, launch and operations of innovative payments products.
• You will play a key role in ensuring Circle’s products remain aligned with evolving global payment laws while balancing innovation and risk.
• Having subject matter expertise on financial regulations that impact global payments services alongside experience as a product lawyer at a tech, fintech, or financial services company.

What you'll work on:

• 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.
• Provide practical legal guidance on global payments regulations, including licensing, consumer protection, AML, and financial reporting requirements.

What you’ll bring to Circle:

• 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.
• Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven, and product-forward environment.