Senior Counsel, Crypto & Capital Markets Transactions

Circle; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 230,000 - 297,500; Full time

Job summary

Circle is hiring a legal professional in Minneapolis to support its global capital markets business. This role involves negotiating and drafting complex agreements within the crypto space and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of legal experience, including substantial time spent at a top-tier law firm, and will demonstrate a strong understanding of capital markets and financial technology.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal experience in capital markets, crypto, or financial services.
• 3+ years of prior experience at a top-tier law firm.
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex crypto and capital markets agreements.
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory landscapes across global markets.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a legal partner to Circle’s capital markets team.
• Structure and draft complex agreements related to crypto and capital markets.
• Support the creation of contract templates and playbooks.
• Remain current on developments in crypto capital markets.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Capital markets expertise

Crypto knowledge

Education

J.D. (or foreign equivalent)

Tools

Slack

ChatGPT

GSuite

Job description

Circle is hiring a legal professional in Minneapolis to support its global capital markets business. This role involves negotiating and drafting complex agreements within the crypto space and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of legal experience, including substantial time spent at a top-tier law firm, and will demonstrate a strong understanding of capital markets and financial technology.