Regulatory Counsel

🕒 May 27

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Binance

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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

• Advise on a variety of regulatory issues including product offering, licensing, marketing restrictions, compliance, AML/CTF and other matters pivotal to Binance's growth across multiple African jurisdictions (e.g. South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya) and globally • Draft and review strategic plans and submissions to regulatory authorities; respond to regulatory enquiries and help shape long-term regulatory strategy • Provide guidance to product and marketing teams on the scope of product offerings and marketing campaigns across multiple African jurisdictions • Work with local teams to develop and manage legal and compliance programmes and ongoing regulatory strategy across Africa • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory developments to provide strategic advice and foster compliance • Prepare leadership summaries, proposals, reports and regulatory commentary on upcoming legislation • Manage relationships with external law firms and relevant stakeholders

🎯 Requirements

• Admitted to practice in South Africa or a common law jurisdiction • 8+ years post-qualification experience gained at top-tier law firms and/or financial institutions • Experience advising financial institutions and other businesses (including banks, investment managers and payments platforms) on regulatory matters • Strong research, analytical and document drafting skills • Self-motivated, collaborative lawyer comfortable working in a fluid environment; takes full ownership of matters, gives practical advice and makes risk-based decisions • The role is primarily non-contentious; candidates with a contentious background are welcome to apply • Excellent written and spoken English • Familiarity with AI tools is a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and company benefits • Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)