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Binance

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2017

₿ Crypto

💳 Fintech

💰 Initial Coin Offering on 2020-12

Crypto • Fintech

Binance is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange, serving over 235 million registered users across more than 180 countries. The platform offers a wide array of services, including the trading of over 350 cryptocurrencies in Spot, Margin, and Futures markets. Users can also buy and sell crypto via Binance P2P, earn interest through Binance Earn, and engage in NFT trading on the Binance NFT marketplace. Binance provides low transaction fees and diverse payment options, making it a preferred choice for cryptocurrency enthusiasts worldwide.

📋 Description

• Serve as Binance's global product legal lead, providing regulatory and legal guidance across the full product lifecycle — from ideation through launch to ongoing operations • Advise product teams on regulatory implications of new features, product enhancements, and market expansions across jurisdictions • Lead the assessment and mitigation of regulatory risks across Binance's product suite, including spot and derivatives trading, payments, digital assets, and emerging verticals • Partner directly with product managers, engineers, compliance, risk, and BD to embed legal and regulatory considerations into product development processes • Build and maintain scalable product compliance frameworks and controls that support growth across diverse regulatory environments • Act as a key decision-maker in product governance forums, balancing regulatory compliance with business objectives and user needs • Lead engagement with regulators and external counsel on product-related matters across multiple jurisdictions • Stay ahead of global regulatory developments and translate them into actionable guidance for product and business teams • Conduct cross-functional workshops and training to elevate regulatory awareness across the organization

🎯 Requirements

• Qualified to practice law in a leading jurisdiction with significant international regulatory legal experience • 10+ years of experience in regulatory legal roles, preferably in-house at a technology, financial services, or cryptocurrency company • Deep knowledge of global financial product regulation, including spot and derivatives trading, payment systems, and digital assets • Proven track record of working embedded with product and engineering teams to shape product decisions • Experience managing complex regulatory compliance matters and engaging with regulators across multiple jurisdictions • Experience leading and scaling legal teams across regions • Strong stakeholder management skills — ability to build trusted relationships with regulators, business leaders, product teams, and external counsel • Excellent communication and negotiation skills • Strong business acumen with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach • Deep understanding of the cryptocurrency industry and its evolving global regulatory landscape • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment managing multiple priorities

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and company benefits • Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team) • Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning • Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure • Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment