Circle Internet Management Services LLC is hiring a Special Counsel, Digital Assets. In this senior individual contributor role, you will be a recognized subject matter expert supporting the development of innovative digital asset and platform capabilities. You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Compliance, Risk, and Policy teams to provide clear, business-oriented legal guidance across asset issuance, custody models, tokenized financial infrastructure, and emerging AI-enabled product features.
What You'll Do
- Advise on legal structures and regulatory considerations related to digital asset issuance, tokenized assets, custody frameworks, and on-chain settlement models.
- Partner with Product and Engineering to support the design and launch of new platform features, including AI-enabled tools that interact with digital assets or financial infrastructure.
- Assess legal and regulatory implications of incorporating artificial intelligence into asset lifecycle management, risk scoring, compliance automation, or customer-facing product experiences.
- Analyze global regulatory developments across crypto, AI governance, and financial services, and translate them into actionable guidance for internal stakeholders.
- Independently lead legal support for complex product initiatives, balancing innovation, risk mitigation, and time-to-market considerations.
- Draft and review product-related agreements, disclosures, and policies.
What We're Looking For
- Senior-level legal expertise in digital assets, financial services, and technology law.
- Proven ability to independently lead complex legal workstreams across a product lifecycle, from concept design through launch.
- Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks governing digital assets, tokenization, and custody models.
- Experience providing clear, actionable legal guidance to cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, and Compliance.
- Strong analytical skills to assess the legal implications of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence in financial products.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills for product-related legal documentation.
Team & Environment
You will join a company culture built on high integrity, a future-forward mindset, and a multistakeholder approach. We are mindful, driven by excellence, and operate in a flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.
