Senior Counsel, Crypto & Capital Markets Transactions

Circle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 297,500; Full time

Job summary

Circle is looking for a seasoned legal professional to support its capital markets team in Seattle, WA. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in legal services within financial technology and a focus on written agreements involving crypto, fintech, and capital markets.

The role involves drafting complex agreements and providing strategic advice while managing a wide variety of regulatory considerations. Candidates must hold a J.D. and possess a robust understanding of the digital asset landscape.

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 digital assets.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a legal partner to capital markets business development teams.
• Structure, negotiate, and draft various legal agreements.
• Support creation of contract templates for capital markets transactions.

Skills

Legal experience in capital markets

Drafting complex agreements

Knowledge of crypto and fintech

Communication skills

Project management

Education

J.D. (or foreign equivalent)

Tools

Slack

ChatGPT

Apple MacOS

GSuite

Job description

Circle is looking for a seasoned legal professional to support its capital markets team in Seattle, WA. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in legal services within financial technology and a focus on written agreements involving crypto, fintech, and capital markets.

The role involves drafting complex agreements and providing strategic advice while managing a wide variety of regulatory considerations. Candidates must hold a J.D. and possess a robust understanding of the digital asset landscape.