Regulatory Counsel, Binance
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Cryptocurrency exchange platform
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Cryptocurrency exchange platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
Binance's mission is to be the infrastructure service provider in crypto.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires a proactive individual with strong analytical skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment
- England & Wales qualified with a current practising certificate
- Minimum 8 years PQE in a legal role focused on financial services regulation and technology, ideally gained from a reputable global law firm
- Strong knowledge of UK financial services rules and guidance, particularly in relation to digital assets, payments, e-money, cyber and operational resilience, and financial crime
- Comprehensive knowledge of retail and wholesale financial products as well as payments systems
- Possess a robust understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape across the UK
- Proven track record of effectively managing legal and regulatory compliance issues, and experience liaising with regulatory bodies in the UK
- Active interest in the cryptocurrency industry and its evolving regulations
- Solid experience with product development from ideation to launch, particularly in a financially regulated environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in legal research and analysis
- Exceptional team spirit and a strong instinct for cross-functional collaboration
- Capacity to navigate complex areas of law and provide practical, actionable advice
- Proactive and willing to get hands-on with challenges, taking a leading role in shaping strategic company decisions
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated regulatory lawyer to join our legal team
- The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal support across various business functions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and managing legal risks
- Acting as legal point of contact (POC) for the company’s business in the UK
- Providing day to day support and advice to the Europe and UK management team in relation to engagement with UK regulators, and the company’s preparations for authorisation in the UK
- Leading the company’s response to ongoing investigations and enquiries in the UK
- Leading on the management and handling of material requests from law enforcement agencies in the UK and Europe, as well as working closely with the Global Sanctions Lead Counsel on matters relating to sanctions, ABC and AML/CTF risk in the UK and EU
- Assist in the development and implementation of legal strategies to support business objectives
- Cultivate relationships not only with regulators and exchanges but also with legal personnel and other critical stakeholders across the business, adeptly developing networks and promoting Binance's interests
- Advise on an extensive range of regulatory and legal issues that could affect existing and potential services
- Interpret and anticipate regulations and legal requirements that could impact our business, steering management on necessary adjustments
- Help coordinate regulatory audit processes, examinations and litigation procedures
- Ensure Binance is always ready for regulatory assessments and legal confrontations
- Assist with the development and implementation of UK-focused legal and regulatory policy and guidance aligning with Binance's strategic objectives
- Work in tandem with various business teams, supporting the introduction and expansion of new products and services and bridging the regulatory and commercial realms, all while ensuring legal soundness throughout
- Monitor and advise on legal and regulatory developments affecting the company’s operations
- Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations
- Coordinate with external counsel as necessary to protect the company’s interests
- Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with business operations and new projects
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to minimize legal exposure
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Binance Exchange is one of the fastest and most popular cryptocurrency exchange platforms in the world, capable of processing over 1.4 million orders per second. The platform focuses on security, robustness, and execution speed - attracting enthusiasts and professional traders alike.
The Binance exchange provides access to hundreds of digital currency pairs, while maintaining security, liquidity and high-speed. The platform offers some of the lowest trading costs in the industry at 0.1% or even less through the use of Binance Coin.
The exchange strives to give its users access to some of the latest blockchain/DLT technologies with new cryptocurrencies being listed all the time. Binance are well placed to ride the wave of increasing interest in crypto. It is expanding its international presence, with the recent acquisition of Sakura Exchange BitCoin and GOPAX, engendering its penetration of the Japanese and South Korean markets.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
35% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Mar 2025
$2bn
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Sep 2017
$10m
SERIES A
Total funding: $2.0bn
Company benefits
- Competitive salary
- Option to be paid in crypto
- Health insurance
- Flexible working hours
- Remote work for many roles
- Company sponsored holidays
- Team building activities
- And other various perks and benefits
- Learning and development programs
- Free language classes
- Relocation support
- International transfers mid-career
Company HQ
Ta' Xbiex
Leadership
Changpeng Zhao
(CEO)Previously Head of Tradebook Futures Development at Bloomberg for 4 years and Partner at Fusion Systems for 8 years.
Yi He
(CMO)Previously Co-founder of OKCoin and Vice President at yixia.com for 1 year.
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