Lead Binance's global product legal function, advising product and engineering teams across the product lifecycle on regulatory risks for trading, payments, and digital-asset products; build compliance frameworks; engage regulators and external counsel; run training and governance to support product launches and operations across jurisdictions.
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.
Rresponsibilities
- Serve as Binance's global product legal lead, providing regulatory and legal guidance across the full product lifecycle — from ideation through launch to ongoing operations
- Advise product teams on regulatory implications of new features, product enhancements, and market expansions across jurisdictions
- Lead the assessment and mitigation of regulatory risks across Binance's product suite, including spot and derivatives trading, payments, digital assets, and emerging verticals
- Partner directly with product managers, engineers, compliance, risk, and BD to embed legal and regulatory considerations into product development processes
- Build and maintain scalable product compliance frameworks and controls that support growth across diverse regulatory environments
- Act as a key decision-maker in product governance forums, balancing regulatory compliance with business objectives and user needs
- Lead engagement with regulators and external counsel on product-related matters across multiple jurisdictions
- Stay ahead of global regulatory developments and translate them into actionable guidance for product and business teams
- Conduct cross-functional workshops and training to elevate regulatory awareness across the organization
Requirements:
- Qualified to practice law in a leading jurisdiction with significant international regulatory legal experience.
- 10+ years of experience in regulatory legal roles, preferably in-house at a technology, financial services, or cryptocurrency company
- Deep knowledge of global financial product regulation, including spot and derivatives trading, payment systems, and digital assets
- Proven track record of working embedded with product and engineering teams to shape product decisions
- Experience managing complex regulatory compliance matters and engaging with regulators across multiple jurisdictions
- Experience leading and scaling legal teams across regions
- Strong stakeholder management skills — ability to build trusted relationships with regulators, business leaders, product teams, and external counsel
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong business acumen with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach
- Deep understanding of the cryptocurrency industry and its evolving global regulatory landscape
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment managing multiple priorities
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)
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