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Cyclops

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11 - 50 employees

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

₿ Crypto

Consulting • Logistics • Crypto

Cyclops is an all-in-one B2B payments platform that provides unified crypto and stablecoin infrastructure tailored exclusively for payments companies. The platform supports receiving crypto and stablecoins at physical and digital checkouts, 24/7 global stablecoin settlement, conversions between fiat, crypto and stablecoins, virtual accounts, and crypto-based payouts, plus orchestration and on/off-ramp APIs for custom integrations. Cyclops focuses on compliant, end-to-end digital asset solutions for payment processors and merchants operating across borders.

📋 Description

• Own commercial legal work, along with corporate and compliance support • Draft, review, and negotiate client, partner, vendor, and intercompany agreements • Serve as the primary legal point of contact for commercial deals from term sheet through signature and beyond • Build and improve contract templates, playbooks, and processes • Partner with commercial, product, and leadership teams to identify legal risk and provide pragmatic solutions • Support sales and client service teams in closing deals by addressing client legal, compliance, and security concerns • Support regulatory and licensing requirements connected to U.S. MTL/MSB and Bitlicense authorizations and EU MiCA and PSD2 authorizations • Advise on data privacy, AML/sanctions, Travel Rule, marketing, employment law, and tax law matters • Translate regulatory obligations into practical guidance and contract terms for internal teams and product teams • Support corporate governance and entity matters, including board materials, equity and option grants, and financing • Handle corporate housekeeping and maintain corporate records • Manage outside counsel work, spending, and relationships • Provide weekly and ad hoc updates to the Co-Founder & President on deals and key legal matters

🎯 Requirements

• A law degree (JD or equivalent) • Admission to practice or being in good standing in a relevant jurisdiction • 5–8 years of relevant legal experience, in-house or at a reputable law firm • Strong commercial contracting experience, independently drafting and negotiating client, partner, and vendor agreements • Working knowledge of corporate matters, including governance, board materials, and equity/options • Comfort supporting compliance and licensing obligations • Familiarity with crypto and/or payments products, counterparties, and regulatory context • Sound judgment and a practical, risk-weighted approach • Clear communication and ability to give crisp, actionable advice to non-lawyers • Ability to work autonomously in a remote, fast-paced, early-stage environment • Preferred: direct experience with money transmission (MTL/MSB) and/or MiCA regulatory regimes • Preferred: exposure to stablecoins, digital assets, or payments infrastructure • Preferred: experience as an early or first legal hire and building processes from scratch • Preferred: support-level familiarity with licensing applications and regulatory engagement

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage • Paid time off • Company holidays • Company-issued laptop • $300 for Technology Accessories • Annual In-Person Full-Team Meetup