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Global Sanctions Lead Counsel

2 months, 2 weeks ago
Europe, Asia, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong
Full-time
Lead
Legal Counsel
Finance and Accounting
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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
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Description

  • Serve as the subject matter expert and lead counsel for sanctions-related legal issues with significant legal, financial, or reputational impact.
  • Act as the primary legal point of contact for sanctions risk matters and advise on compliance with US/OFAC and other applicable sanctions regimes, including the EU with local counsel input.
  • Collaborate with the global sanctions compliance team and other control functions to identify, manage, and mitigate sanctions risks across business operations and transactions.
  • Represent the company in communications with OFAC and other sanctions-related regulatory bodies, including voluntary self-disclosures, license applications, guidance requests, and injunction responses.
  • Provide legal advice on contract issues and transaction-specific sanctions questions, and prepare supporting documentation and analyses.
  • Develop and implement strategies and initiatives that strengthen Binance’s sanctions posture and compliance approach.
  • Oversee and manage external legal counsel on sanctions-related matters.
  • Communicate complex sanctions issues clearly to internal stakeholders and senior management.
  • Work across diverse geographies and cultures to support multi-jurisdictional legal and compliance matters.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of relevant experience as an attorney and compliance professional specializing in sanctions matters.
  • Deep technical expertise in sanctions laws and regulations, including experience with OFAC and other authorities in major jurisdictions.
  • Strong knowledge of sanctions issues arising in complex transactions and financial products.
  • Ability to communicate effectively on complex issues with stakeholders at all levels and provide concise, sound recommendations to senior management.
  • Proven leadership ability, change agility, and experience working with lawyers and business teams across diverse geographies and cultures.
  • Understanding of multi-jurisdictional issues, particularly data privacy and data transmission implications.
  • Familiarity with the anti-money laundering and financial crimes framework for global financial institutions is desirable.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and company benefits.
  • Work-from-home arrangement, subject to business team needs.
  • Opportunity to work with world-class talent in a global organization with a flat structure.
  • Autonomy to tackle fast-paced, unique projects in an innovative environment.
  • Results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
  • Opportunity to shape the future of a leading global blockchain ecosystem.

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