Regulatory Legal Counsel - US Monitorships Singapore; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States at Binance

Join Binance: Shape the Future of Finance

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem, operating the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by over 300 million people across 100+ countries due to our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, fast trading engine, deep liquidity, and diverse portfolio of digital asset products. Our mission is to enhance the freedom of money and financial access globally.

We invite a Regulatory Legal Counsel to join our team to handle complex regulatory matters across several jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Legal Department and management concerning regulatory litigation matters and relationships with U.S. government agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Support the company's response to regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance reviews, specifically related to AML and sanctions compliance programs.
• Provide legal guidance and counsel, coordinating with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with highly sensitive legal obligations within the U.S.
• Support regulatory filings, investigations, remediation efforts, and enforcement matters as required.

What We Require

• 5-8 years of private practice or in-house legal experience in financial services, contentious regulatory matters, and/or litigation, preferably involving U.S. financial regulators like FinCEN, SEC, CFTC, OFAC, and state regulators.
• A strong interest in and knowledge of U.S. AML and sanctions compliance programs, ideally with practical experience in advising or supporting these frameworks.
• A keen understanding of U.S. financial products, including spot trading, margin trading, futures, and options, particularly within the crypto industry.
• Exceptional analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage complex legal issues proactively.
• Excellent project management skills, including proven experience running or supervising large scale projects or workstreams independently.
• A demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, enabling the clear conveyance of complex legal concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience with internal remediation efforts is considered a plus.

Why Join Binance?

• Collaborate with world-class talent within a user-centric, global organization featuring a flat structure.
• Tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced and innovative environment with high levels of autonomy.
• Grow in a results-driven workplace that offers opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Receive a competitive salary and comprehensive company benefits.
• We operate with a remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (though specifics may vary based on the role and team needs).

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