Provide U.S. regulatory legal counsel on crypto and financial matters, coordinate with agencies and internal teams on investigations, enforcement, AML/sanctions compliance, remediation, and regulatory filings, and advise on evolving U.S. regulatory developments affecting the business.
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with members of the Legal Department and management regarding 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, particularly as they relate to and impact AML and sanctions compliance programs.
- Provide guidance and counsel in coordination with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders to effectively comply with legal obligations of significant sensitivity and impact within the U.S..
- Support regulatory filings, investigations, remediation efforts and enforcement matters as needed.
Requirements:
- 3-5 years’ private practice or in-house legal experience with respect to financial services, contentious regulatory matters and/or litigation, preferably involving U.S. financial regulators such as FinCEN, SEC, CFTC, OFAC, and state regulators.
- Keen interest in and knowledge of U.S. AML and sanctions compliance programs, ideally with practical experience supporting or advising on these frameworks.
- Keen interest in and 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.
- Excellent project management skills, ideally with experience of running or supervising large scale projects or workstreams independently and 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.
- Experience with internal remediation efforts are a plus.
Why Binance
• Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)
Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.
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