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Binance.US

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Crypto • Fintech • eCommerce

Binance. US is a licensed and regulated cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, allowing users to securely buy, sell, and trade over 160 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. With features such as deep liquidity, low trading fees, and a robust staking platform, Binance. US provides users with the tools to manage their crypto assets efficiently and confidently. The platform supports a variety of payment methods, making it easy for users to deposit and withdraw USD, while prioritizing the security of customer funds.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2019

₿ Crypto

💳 Fintech

🛍️ eCommerce

💰 $200M Seed Round on 2022-04

📋 Description

• Analyze potential legal risks and regulatory requirements for new products and technologies • Lead the regulatory licensing process in specific jurisdictions and project manage other teams to obtain key licenses • Prepare responses to regulatory inquiries from FINRA, NFA, and state securities regulators • Detail product and marketing compliance requirements for retail-user facing securities broker-dealers, introducing brokers, futures commissions merchants and similar regulated entities • Outline and oversee regular periodic reporting requirements • Interpret laws and other compliance obligations into requirements for Compliance, Operations, Product, and Engineering teams • Assist with civil, litigation or regulatory matters and supervise outside counsel as needed • Remain up-to-date on relevant finance, payments and digital currency space to ensure an ongoing ability to provide sound marketing compliance advice • Move projects along with a scrappy, no-ego mindset • Quickly learn our dynamic business and our evolving needs as a means of unblocking stuck items and pushing things to completion • Help draft public-facing descriptions of new products and technologies

🎯 Requirements

• 4+ years experience as a practicing attorney • 2+ years of experience within a law firm setting • Experience in engaging with regulators, including state officials/attorney generals, CFTC, SEC, OCC or financial regulators. • Experience drafting and negotiating fintech, financial services and tech agreements. • Experience advising financial institutions, including broker dealers, on risk mitigation across financial products. • Startup experience (tech, crypto a plus)

🏖️ Benefits

• Unlimited PTO (for salaried FTE roles); 12 weeks fully paid Parental Bonding Leave. • Mental wellness benefits; free 1:1 virtual visits with a licensed mental wellness professional; comprehensive competitive health benefits. • Fully remote, cameras-on culture with work-from-home equipment reimbursements available to new hires. • Annual professional development budget; free 1:1 virtual visits with a career coach; 401k plan with employer match.