Special Counsel, Transactions

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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.

Overview

Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow, we are expanding into new jurisdictions with a focus on speed and efficiency. Our values are : High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We foster a flexible and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Under the direction of the Assistant General Counsel - Transactions, play an immediate and direct role in commercial transactional work, supporting global Business teams as Circle offers new products and grows in new markets.
• Be a trusted partner to Circle's Business, Compliance, and Finance teams, building strong communication with internal stakeholders.
• Structure, negotiate, and draft fintech, payments, and blockchain transactions, addressing legal risk in business-centric ways to strengthen partnerships and opportunities.
• Support the creation and expansion of contract templates and terms of use to reflect new and existing products and services.
• Aid in the development and implementation of processes, procedures and metrics (including efficient contracting processes) to increase the effectiveness of the legal services provided to the company.
• Address legal risk in business-centric ways, developing processes to solve problems and advance opportunities.
• Assist business leaders with contract interpretation and management.
• Stay up-to-date on finance, payments and digital currency spaces to provide sound marketing / compliance advice.

What You'll Bring To Circle

Compensation

Base Pay Range : $180,000 - $237,500

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. Circle participates in the E-Verify Program where required by law. If you require accommodations in the interview process due to disability, please contact accommodations@circle.com for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from the interview process to accommodate your needs.

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