Senior Counsel Arc

• Advise on the design launch and governance of the Arc network to ensure legal and regulatory compliance across global markets.
• Lead regulatory analysis related to blockchain and Web3 infrastructure with a focus on digital asset securities and financial frameworks.
• Partner with Product Engineering Compliance and Policy to shape blockchain features and smart contract structures aligned with applicable laws.
• Design and implement legal policies protocols and risk mitigation strategies that promote safe and scalable network operations.
• Shape distributed governance frameworks that align with legal standards and support long-term sustainability of the Arc network.
• Contribute legal insight and strategic input to Circle's leadership briefings and regulatory engagement efforts.

• J.D. degree with strong academic credentials and active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
• 10+ years of relevant legal experience including at a top law firm or in-house at a technology or financial services company. Candidates with fewer years of experience but significant relevant expertise are also encouraged to apply.
• Expertise in U.S. financial regulations including securities commodities banking or payments law.
• Experience advising on legal risk and compliance considerations for blockchain or digital asset products.
• Familiarity with legal issues related to 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 applicable to 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.

What We Do

Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is a global internet financial platform company powering the foundation of an open borderless and programmable economy. Circle connects financial institutions enterprises and developers to the next generation of the internet financial system through digital assets such as USDC Circle Payments Network for global money movement and Arc an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Supporting trillions of dollars in economic activity and serving hundreds of millions of users worldwide Circle enables value to move with the speed security and transparency of the internet. Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: High Integrity Future Forward Multistakeholder Mindful and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.

Why Work With Us

Our employees are treated as people first with a real purpose for being here. Circle has created an environment where people can thrive grow be challenged and constantly build on their career. It's this same environment that draws competitive strength from within our employee base.

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