Senior Counsel, Bank Regulatory – Circle – Jobs in Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area | OpenJobs AI

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Senior Counsel, Bank Regulatory

$230k/y-$297.5k/y

Circle

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Summary

Circle is seeking a Senior Counsel, Bank Regulatory to join their team in Portland, Oregon. The role involves serving as the internal authority on prudential banking regulation as applied to stablecoins, payments, custody, and blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

About the Role

As Senior Counsel, Bank Regulatory, you will advise senior leadership on regulatory strategy, engage directly with U.S. banking regulators, and apply traditional supervisory frameworks to innovative financial products and operating models. Your responsibilities will include advising on U.S. banking laws, serving as a legal interface with regulators, translating regulatory concepts into practical guidance, and managing external regulatory counsel.

About You

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 or substantial experience representing clients before such agencies.
Deep knowledge of U.S. banking laws and supervisory frameworks.
Demonstrated experience advising on or supervising technology-driven financial products.
Strong ability to engage credibly with regulators.

Preferred:

Experience advising fintech, crypto, or digital asset companies on prudential regulatory issues.
Experience supporting regulated entities through licensing or supervisory examinations.
Background in or exposure to stablecoins or blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
Strong familiarity with financial institution partnerships and bank-fintech operating models.

Benefits

Competitive salary with a base pay range of $230k–$298k.
Flexible work environment that encourages new ideas.
Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage.

Circle

Circle is a global financial technology firm that enables businesses of all sizes to harness the power of digital currencies and public blockchains for payments, commerce and financial applications worldwide. The Commissioner of Financial Regulation for the State of Maryland will accept all questions or complaints from Maryland residents regarding Circle Internet Financial, LLC (NMLS ID# 1201441) at 1100 North Eutaw Street, Suite 611, Baltimore, MD 21201, phone 1-888-784-0136. Circle's license status can be verified through the NMLS Consumer Access website at https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Circle Internet Financial, LLC is licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Institutions and to engage in Virtual Currency Business Activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. https://www.circle.com/en/legal/licenses

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area