Senior Counsel, Crypto & Capital Markets Transactions

Circle; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 230,000 - 298,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle in Phoenix, AZ seeks a legal partner with 10+ years in capital markets and crypto to advise our global capital markets team and align legal strategy with business goals.

You will coordinate complex agreements, streamline workflows, and negotiate terms with counterparties, regulators, and internal stakeholders.

A J.D., strong negotiation skills, and deep digital asset knowledge are essential for this leadership role within Circle.

Qualifications

• J.D. required and 10+ years of capital markets and crypto experience.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills across complex agreements.
• Deep understanding of digital assets and regulatory considerations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted legal partner to Circle's global capital markets team.
• Coordinate complex agreements and regulatory filings.
• Enhance and streamline legal workflows across the organization.

Skills

Capital markets

Crypto / digital assets

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

J.D. degree

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.