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About the Role

Provide strategic legal support for the launch and evolution of Arc, Circle's layer-1 blockchain, and broader infrastructure initiatives. Advise on the design and operation of the Arc network, partnering with senior leaders across Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Policy to navigate complex global regulatory landscapes. Anticipate and manage legal risks related to blockchain technologies, smart contracts, and digital asset frameworks, ensuring alignment with Circle’s vision for responsible innovation.

Responsibilities

Advise on Arc network design, launch, and governance for global legal and regulatory compliance.
Lead regulatory analysis for blockchain and Web3 infrastructure, focusing on digital asset, securities, and financial frameworks.
Partner with Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Policy to align blockchain features and smart contract structures with applicable laws.
Design and implement legal policies, protocols, and risk mitigation strategies for safe, scalable network operations.
Shape distributed governance frameworks to meet legal standards and support Arc network sustainability.
Provide legal insight and strategic input for leadership briefings and regulatory engagement.

Requirements

J.D. degree with strong academic credentials.
Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
10+ years of relevant legal experience at a top law firm or in-house at a technology or financial services company.
Expertise in U.S. financial regulations, including securities, commodities, banking, or payments law.
Experience advising on legal risk and compliance for blockchain or digital asset products.
Familiarity with legal issues in smart contracts, token design, or distributed governance models.
Demonstrated ability to navigate complex legal frameworks in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
Deep knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and related anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions obligations for digital assets and financial technology companies.
Experience advising on U.S. and global money transmission laws, including licensing considerations and operational implications.
Ability to translate legal guidance into practical recommendations for product and engineering teams.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, including experience partnering with cross-functional teams.
Exposure to policy, regulatory engagement, or open-source legal frameworks in Web3 or fintech contexts.

Skills

U.S. financial regulations (securities, commodities, banking, payments law)
Legal risk and compliance for blockchain or digital asset products
Smart contracts, token design, or distributed governance models
Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and sanctions obligations
U.S. and global money transmission laws
Legal guidance translation for product and engineering teams
Collaboration
Communication
Policy, regulatory engagement, or open-source legal frameworks in Web3 or fintech

Location

Remote

Experience Level

Senior
10+ years of relevant legal experience

Education Level

J.D. degree
Active U.S. state bar membership

Salary/Compensations

$230,000 - $297,500

About the Company

Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is a leading internet financial platform company building a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure.
Circle’s platform includes the world’s largest regulated stablecoin network (USDC), Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain.
Enterprises, financial institutions, and developers use Circle to power trusted, internet-scale financial innovation.
Circle is committed to visibility and stability, expanding into strong jurisdictions.
Company values include High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence.
Circle offers a flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.
Circle believes in a future where digital dollars work securely around the world to create a more prosperous global economy for everyone.
Circle created USDC, a digital currency backed by the US dollar and always redeemable 1:1, working closely with regulators to set stablecoin standards.
Valuing employees as stakeholders, Circle fosters an environment for growth, challenge, learning, and diversity.

Equal Opportunity

Circle is an equal opportunity employer, not discriminating based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected status.
Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations as required by law.
Accommodations or assistance for disabilities during the interview process can be requested via accommodations@circle.com.