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Circle helps businesses and developers harness the power of stablecoins for payments and internet commerce worldwide.
Special Counsel, Payments
Location
Arizona + 4 moreAll locations: Arizona | California | Illinois | Nevada | Utah
Posted
95 days ago
Salary
$200K - $262.5K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Special Counsel, Payments
Circle
• Serve as legal advisor supporting Circle’s payments initiatives • Provide guidance on innovative payments products • Collaborate with Product, Legal, Compliance, and Engineering teams • Advise on global payments regulations and compliance
Job Requirements
- 7+ years of legal experience
- Experience advising on payments, blockchain, and financial services
- Deep understanding of U.S. federal and state payments laws
- J.D. or equivalent with admission to practice law in the United States
- Strong familiarity with financial institution partnerships
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Accommodations for disability
- Flexible work environment
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