Senior Counsel, Crypto & Capital Markets Transactions

Circle; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 230,000 - 297,500; Full time

Job summary

Circle is seeking a legal partner with over 10 years of experience in capital markets and crypto. This role involves serving as a trusted legal partner to our global capital markets business, coordinating complex agreements, and enhancing legal workflows.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D., strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of digital assets. This position offers a competitive salary range of $230,000 to $297,500 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal experience in capital markets, crypto, or financial services.
• 3+ years of experience at a top-tier law firm.
• Extensive experience drafting complex agreements in crypto and capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a legal partner to capital markets business development.
• Structure, negotiate, and draft complex capital markets agreements.
• Support the creation and expansion of contract templates and playbooks.

Skills

Legal experience in capital markets

Negotiation skills

Understanding of digital assets

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. or foreign equivalent

Active state bar membership

Tools

AI tools

Slack

Job description

Circle is seeking a legal partner with over 10 years of experience in capital markets and crypto. This role involves serving as a trusted legal partner to our global capital markets business, coordinating complex agreements, and enhancing legal workflows.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D., strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of digital assets. This position offers a competitive salary range of $230,000 to $297,500 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.