Circle · 13 hours ago
Senior Counsel, Bank Regulatory
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$230K/yr - $298K/yr
10+ years expCircle is one of the world’s leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets and payment applications. As Senior Counsel, Bank Regulatory, you will serve as Circle’s internal authority on banking regulation, advising senior leadership and engaging with U.S. banking regulators.
BankingBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Advising on the application of U.S. federal and state banking laws and supervisory expectations to Circle’s stablecoin, payments, custody, and settlement activities
Serving as a primary legal interface with prudential regulators (e.g., OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, state banking authorities) on licensing, examinations, supervisory matters, and regulatory change
Translating traditional bank regulatory concepts—safety and soundness, governance, risk management, internal controls—into practical guidance for digital asset and blockchain-based systems
Partnering closely with Compliance, Product, Engineering, and Risk teams to structure new products in a manner consistent with supervisory expectations
Supporting regulatory strategy for Circle’s banking-adjacent entities and regulated financial institution partnerships
Reviewing new product proposals, control frameworks, and operating models for alignment with banking supervisory principles
Managing and coordinating external regulatory counsel and ensuring consistent positions across jurisdictions and regulatory bodies
Qualification
Required
JD or equivalent with admission to practice law in the United States
10+ years of legal experience focused on bank regulatory law, prudential supervision, or financial regulation
Prior experience at a banking regulatory agency (e.g., OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, or state banking regulator), or substantial experience representing clients before such agencies
Deep knowledge of U.S. banking laws and supervisory frameworks, including safety and soundness, governance, risk management, BSA/AML, consumer protection, and payments regulation
Demonstrated experience advising on or supervising technology-driven or innovative financial products, including digital assets, payment networks, custody, or novel settlement mechanisms
Strong ability to engage credibly with regulators and articulate regulatory positions in writing and in supervisory dialogue
Familiarity with generative AI models (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) and prompt development
Preferred
Experience advising fintech, crypto, or digital asset companies on prudential regulatory issues
Experience supporting regulated entities through licensing, chartering, or supervisory examinations
Background in or exposure to stablecoins, tokenized assets, or blockchain-based financial infrastructure
Strong familiarity with financial institution partnerships and bank-fintech operating models
Company
Circle
Circle helps businesses and developers utilize stablecoins for payments and online commerce.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.44BKey Investors
ARK Investment ManagementCoinbaseAlameda Research
2025-11-19Post Ipo Secondary· $17.7M
2025-08-14Post Ipo Secondary· $1.04B
2025-08-14Post Ipo Equity· $260M
Leadership Team
Jared Favole
Chief of Staff to CEO
Jeremy Allaire
Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO
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