Global Regulatory Legal Lead

About the role

In this role, you will lead Binance's global regulatory legal team, providing strategic direction to navigate complex regulatory challenges worldwide. Your expertise will help shape the legal framework that supports Binance's diverse operations in the cryptocurrency sector.

You will be responsible for developing and refining the regulatory legal strategy while acting as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities. Success in this position requires strong stakeholder management and the ability to anticipate legal impacts across various markets.

The salary range for this role is between $98,000 and $162,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Skills that matter here

• Legal Compliance: This role requires a deep understanding of compliance issues across multiple jurisdictions.
• Cryptocurrency Regulation: You will need to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape specific to the cryptocurrency industry.
• Stakeholder Management: Building relationships with regulators and internal teams is crucial for success.
• International Regulation: The role involves managing compliance with diverse regulatory regimes globally.
• Team Leadership: Leading a high-performing legal team across regions is a key responsibility.
• Legal Strategy: You will develop and implement strategies to address regulatory challenges.

Who this role suits

• A seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in regulatory roles, particularly in technology or financial services.
• Someone who thrives in dynamic environments and can manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A strong communicator who can build trust with regulators and internal stakeholders.
• An individual who is solutions-oriented and possesses a deep understanding of the cryptocurrency landscape.

From the employer

• Lead and manage Binance’s global regulatory legal team, providing strategic legal expertise and direction to address complex regulatory challenges across all regions.
• Develop, implement, and continuously refine Binance’s global regulatory legal strategy to ensure compliance with diverse regulatory regimes and to proactively manage legal risks.
• Act as the primary legal liaison with regulatory authorities worldwide, building and maintaining strong relationships to facilitate constructive dialogue and advance Binance’s regulatory interests.
• Oversee the preparation, submission, and management of regulatory filings, licenses, permits, and approvals required for Binance’s operations in multiple jurisdictions.
• Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of regulatory matters affecting Binance’s products, services, and business operations globally.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments across key markets, anticipate potential legal impacts, and advise senior management on necessary compliance measures and strategic legal responses.
• Coordinate and lead legal responses to regulatory inquiries, investigations, audits, and enforcement actions worldwide, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including compliance, risk, business development, and product to embed regulatory legal considerations into global business processes and product launches.
• Drive the development and delivery of regulatory legal training and awareness programs for internal stakeholders globally to enhance the regulatory compliance culture across the organization.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and consultants globally to support regulatory matters and complex legal issues.
• Oversee the global regulatory legal team’s operational functions, including budgeting, resource allocation, and performance management.

• Qualified to practice law in a leading jurisdiction with significant international regulatory legal experience.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in regulatory legal roles, preferably within technology, financial services, or cryptocurrency sectors.
• Proven expertise in managing complex regulatory compliance issues and engaging with regulatory authorities across multiple jurisdictions globally.
• Strong knowledge of global financial products, including spot and derivatives trading, payment systems, and digital assets.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute global regulatory strategies in a fast-evolving and highly regulated environment.
• Experience leading and managing high-performing legal teams across multiple regions.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with regulators, business leaders, and external counsel.
• Deep understanding of the cryptocurrency industry and its regulatory landscape worldwide.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus.
• Strong business acumen combined with a pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach to regulatory challenges.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, and high-pressure environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

• 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).