Regulatory Counsel - South Africa

2 hours, 42 minutes 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

  • Advise on regulatory issues related to product offerings, licensing, marketing restrictions, compliance, AML/CTF, and other matters across multiple African jurisdictions and globally.
  • Draft and review strategic plans, regulatory submissions, and responses to regulatory enquiries.
  • Help shape long-term regulatory strategy for the business.
  • Provide guidance to product and marketing teams on product scope and campaign requirements across African jurisdictions.
  • Work with local teams to develop and manage legal and compliance programmes across Africa.
  • Maintain current knowledge of legal and regulatory developments and translate them into strategic advice and compliance support.
  • Prepare leadership summaries, proposals, reports, and regulatory commentary on upcoming legislation.
  • Manage relationships with external law firms and other relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Admitted to practice in South Africa or another common law jurisdiction.
  • 8+ years of post-qualification experience.
  • 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, and comfortable working in a fluid environment.
  • Ability to take full ownership of matters, provide practical advice, and make risk-based decisions.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • The role is primarily non-contentious, but candidates with contentious backgrounds are welcome to apply.
  • Familiarity with AI tools is a plus.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and company benefits.
  • Work-from-home arrangement, with specifics depending on the business team.
  • Opportunity to work with world-class talent in a global organization.
  • Flat structure and user-centric working environment.
  • Autonomy to tackle unique, fast-paced projects.
  • Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.

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