Regulatory Counsel

🕒 May 8

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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

• Provide expert legal guidance on U.S. regulatory and law enforcement expectations, particularly those relating to crypto and financial regulations, AML, sanctions, securities laws, commodities laws, and other relevant regulatory frameworks. • Coordinate with members of the Legal Department and management regarding regulatory litigation matters and relationships with U.S. government agencies and regulatory bodies. • Advise on the company’s response to regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance reviews, particularly as they relate to and impact AML and sanctions compliance programs. • Communicate with U.S. regulatory agencies, and their agents, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. • Provide guidance and counsel in coordination with cross-functional teams to effectively comply with legal obligations. • Partner closely with internal stakeholders, including compliance, risk, and business teams, to address complex legal and regulatory matters of significant sensitivity and impact within the U.S. jurisdiction. • Provide advice on evolving U.S. regulatory developments affecting the crypto and financial sectors, advising the business on potential risks and compliance strategies. • Support regulatory filings, investigations, remediation efforts and enforcement matters as needed.

🎯 Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise assisting with legal issues, including experience with litigation and contentious regulatory matters, preferably involving U.S. financial regulators such as FinCEN, SEC, CFTC, OFAC, and state regulators. • Strong knowledge of U.S. AML and sanctions compliance programs, with practical experience supporting or advising on these frameworks. • Deep understanding of U.S. financial products, including spot trading, margin trading, futures, and options, especially within the crypto industry. • Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex legal issues proactively. • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams. • Exceptional written and oral communication skills, capable of conveying complex legal concepts clearly to diverse audiences. • In-house legal experience and experience with internal remediation efforts are 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)