# Senior Counsel, Arc

Hiring organization: [Circle](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/circle)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/bca96d9c-6d11-4579-baec-5f4b2e3d3101

Listed on Circle's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Salary: 230000 – 297500 USD per year

## Summary

Circle is hiring a senior legal advisor to guide the design and launch of Arc, their layer-1 blockchain, navigating complex global regulatory frameworks for digital assets and infrastructure. This role suits experienced financial services or technology lawyers with deep expertise in crypto regulation and a track record of managing risk in fast-moving innovation environments.

_Our summary, not Circle's wording._

## Skills named

Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Blockchain, Smart Contracts

## Required

- J.D. degree with active U.S. state bar membership
- 10+ years of legal experience at top law firm or in-house at technology/financial services company
- Expertise in U.S. financial regulations (securities, commodities, banking, or payments)
- Experience advising on legal risk and compliance for blockchain or digital asset products
- Familiarity with smart contracts, token design, or distributed governance legal issues
- Ability to navigate complex legal frameworks in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Deep knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act, AML, and sanctions obligations for digital assets and fintech
- Experience advising on U.S. and global money transmission laws and licensing

## Nice to have

- Ability to translate legal guidance into practical product and engineering recommendations
- Strong collaboration and cross-functional communication skills
- Exposure to policy, regulatory engagement, or open-source legal frameworks in Web3 or fintech

Apply on Circle's site: https://circle.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Circle/job/New-York-City---remote-first-in-US/Senior-Counsel--Arc_JR100841