Role in brief
Binance is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support its EU & CIS legal team, with a focus on legal claims and data requests from the CIS region, particularly Kazakhstan. This role involves managing litigation matters, assisting with external counsel, and contributing to efficiency projects. Candidates with a legal background, strong organizational skills, and fluency in English and Kazakh or Russian are encouraged to apply.
About the role
This role involves providing legal and administrative support to Binance's EU & CIS Litigation Team. The primary responsibilities include managing legal claims, assisting with third-party data requests, and maintaining detailed records of all litigation matters. The paralegal will also help prepare internal reports and support the team in various aspects of litigation, including discovery and data production.
A key part of the job is assisting with the onboarding and management of external counsel. This involves drafting engagement letters, monitoring costs and budgets, and reviewing invoices. The paralegal will also handle inheritance-related matters by reviewing documents and assessing them against internal procedures. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to broader team projects focused on improving efficiency, including AI-related initiatives.
Success in this role requires a proactive and self-motivated individual who can manage a workload independently in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, accuracy, and reliability. This position is suitable for someone who is comfortable working remotely and can take ownership of multiple projects simultaneously, contributing to the legal support structure of a global blockchain ecosystem.
The salary for this full-time remote position ranges from $82,000 to $138,000 USD annually.
Skills that matter here
- English: Professional fluency in English is required for all communications and legal documentation.
- Kazakh: Proficiency in Kazakh is preferred to handle legal matters and communications within the CIS region, particularly Kazakhstan.
- Russian: Proficiency in Russian is highly desirable for legal support and communication across the broader CIS region.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law or an equivalent legal qualification: This educational background is a prerequisite for understanding legal frameworks and supporting litigation processes.
- Previous experience in a legal and/or compliance role: Prior experience in these areas is highly desirable to effectively manage legal claims and support litigation.
Who this role suits
- A person who thrives on managing multiple legal tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Someone with a high degree of autonomy, capable of taking ownership of their workload without constant supervision.
- An individual who is meticulous and detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in legal documentation and reporting.
- A proactive and self-motivated professional comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving remote environment.
From the employer
- Provide legal and administrative support to the EU & CIS Litigation Team, with a particular focus on the CIS region.
- Handle smaller legal claims that have been escalated to the Legal team.
- Assist with requests from third parties, particularly data requests from courts in Kazakhstan.
- Maintain a comprehensive tracker of all litigation matters.
- Support the preparation of litigation reports for internal stakeholders.
- Assist the team with the onboarding and management of external counsel, including: drafting engagement letters, monitoring costs and matter budgets and reviewing invoices and billing.
- Assist in handling inheritance-related matters, including reviewing supporting documents and assessing them against current internal procedures.
- Support various aspects of litigation matters, including discovery and data production.
- Lead and/or support broader team projects aimed at improving efficiency, particularly AI-related initiatives.
- Professional fluency in English is required, and proficiency in Kazakh (preferred) and/or Russian is highly desirable.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law or an equivalent legal qualification is required.
- Previous experience in a legal and/or compliance role is highly desirable.
- Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy, rigor, and reliability.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Comfortable working remotely and managing responsibilities independently.
- High level of autonomy and ownership; proven ability to manage workload independently is preferred.
- Hands-on, practical, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- 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)
Questions about this role
What is the remote work policy for this position?
This is a remote position, and the company offers a work-from-home arrangement, though specific arrangements may vary depending on the business team's needs.
What level of experience is expected for this role?
While no specific seniority or years of experience are listed, previous experience in a legal or compliance role is highly desirable, and the role requires independent workload management.
What are the key language requirements for this role?
Professional fluency in English is required, and proficiency in Kazakh is preferred, with Russian also being highly desirable.