Global Regulatory Legal Lead

1 month, 1 week ago
Full-time
Lead
Legal
Binance

Binance

Binance operates as a leading blockchain ecosystem and digital asset exchange, integrating digital technology with financial services to facilitate the trading and management of cryptocurrencies.

Capital Markets
5K-10K
Founded 2017
$10M raised

Description

  • Lead and manage Binance’s global regulatory legal team and provide strategic direction on complex regulatory matters.
  • Develop, implement, and continuously refine the company’s global regulatory legal strategy.
  • Serve as the primary legal liaison with regulatory authorities worldwide and maintain constructive relationships.
  • Oversee regulatory filings, licenses, permits, and approvals across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Advise senior management on regulatory developments, legal risks, and compliance measures.
  • Lead legal responses to regulatory inquiries, investigations, audits, and enforcement actions.
  • Collaborate with compliance, risk, business development, and product teams to embed regulatory considerations into business processes and product launches.
  • Deliver regulatory legal training and awareness programs for internal stakeholders globally.
  • Manage external legal counsel and consultants supporting regulatory matters.
  • Oversee team operations, including budgeting, resource allocation, and performance management.

Requirements

  • Qualified to practice law in a leading jurisdiction.
  • 15+ years of experience in regulatory legal roles, preferably in technology, financial services, or cryptocurrency.
  • Proven experience managing complex regulatory compliance issues across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Strong knowledge of global financial products, including spot and derivatives trading, payment systems, and digital assets.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute global regulatory strategies in a highly regulated environment.
  • Experience leading and managing high-performing legal teams across multiple regions.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with regulators, business leaders, and external counsel.
  • Deep understanding of the cryptocurrency industry and its global regulatory landscape.
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
  • Fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus.
  • Strong business acumen with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and company benefits.
  • Work-from-home arrangement, depending on business team needs.
  • Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
  • Access to a flat, user-centric global organization with world-class talent.
  • Autonomy to work on unique, fast-paced projects in an innovative environment.

Interested in this position?

Apply directly on the company website

Apply Now

Similar Roles

General Counsel

UpGuard 51-250 Professional Services

UpGuard is hiring a hands-on General Counsel to lead its in-house legal function and support a rapidly scaling cybersecurity SaaS business as it expands globally.

Cybersecurity
6 hours, 59 minutes ago

Legal Counsel

Cority 251-1K Chemicals

Cority is seeking a Legal Counsel to support its growing legal team and manage a broad mix of commercial, product, privacy, litigation, and corporate legal matters for a fast-paced technology environment.

7 hours, 14 minutes ago

(fluent Ukrainian and English) Legal Counsel (Latvia)

SupportYourApp 251-1K Internet Software & Services

SupportYourApp is seeking a Legal Counsel to support its global IT and outsourcing operations by managing commercial contracts, advising internal teams, and helping navigate international and cross-border legal matters.

7 hours, 14 minutes ago

General Counsel

Teamshares 51-250 Capital Markets

Teamshares is seeking a General Counsel to lead its legal function and advise the board and executive team as the company scales as a public company and grows its portfolio of subsidiaries.

7 hours, 29 minutes ago

You're on a roll! Sign up now to keep applying.

Sign Up

Already have an account? Log in

Used by 14,729+ remote workers