Regulatory Counsel - APAC

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by over 280 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

• Advising on a variety of regulatory issues, including product offering, compliance, AML/CTF, marketing restrictions, licensing and a range of other matters pivotal to Binance's growth across the region and globally
• Drafting and reviewing strategic plans and submissions to regulatory authorities, responding to regulatory enquiries, and help shaping the long-term regulatory strategy
• Developing and managing the APAC legal and compliance programme and ongoing regulatory strategy
• Anticipating and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current laws relevant to your own substantive area to provide strategic advice and foster compliance

Requirements

• Admitted to practice with 4-8 years post qualification experience gained in top tier law firms and/or financial institutions
• Experience providing regulatory advice to financial institutions and other businesses including banks, investment managers and payments platforms 
• The role will entail primarily non-contentious work but candidates with contentious and disputes background are welcome to apply

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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