Regulatory Counsel - South Africa

About the role

As a Regulatory Counsel at Binance, you will be responsible for advising on various regulatory issues that impact the company's operations across multiple African jurisdictions. Your role will involve drafting submissions, responding to regulatory inquiries, and shaping long-term strategies to ensure compliance with local laws.

You will collaborate with product and marketing teams to provide guidance on their offerings and campaigns, while also managing relationships with external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the financial sector.

The salary range for this role is between $30,000 and $50,000, reflecting the competitive nature of the position.

Who this role suits

• A legal professional with over 8 years of experience in a top-tier law firm or financial institution.
• Someone self-motivated and collaborative, comfortable in a dynamic environment.
• A candidate who takes ownership of their work and is capable of making risk-based decisions.
• An individual with excellent communication skills in English and familiarity with AI tools is a plus.

From the employer

• Advise on a variety of regulatory issues including product offering, licensing, marketing restrictions, compliance, AML/CTF and other matters pivotal to Binance's growth across multiple African jurisdictions (e.g. South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya) and globally
• Draft and review strategic plans and submissions to regulatory authorities; respond to regulatory enquiries and help shape long-term regulatory strategy
• Provide guidance to product and marketing teams on the scope of product offerings and marketing campaigns across multiple African jurisdictions
• Work with local teams to develop and manage legal and compliance programmes and ongoing regulatory strategy across Africa
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory developments to provide strategic advice and foster compliance
• Prepare leadership summaries, proposals, reports and regulatory commentary on upcoming legislation
• Manage relationships with external law firms and relevant stakeholders

• Admitted to practice in South Africa or a common law jurisdiction
• 8+ years post-qualification experience gained at top-tier law firms and/or financial institutions
• Experience advising financial institutions and other businesses (including banks, investment managers and payments platforms) on regulatory matters
• Strong research, analytical and document drafting skills
• Self-motivated, collaborative lawyer comfortable working in a fluid environment; takes full ownership of matters, gives practical advice and makes risk-based decisions
• The role is primarily non-contentious; candidates with a contentious background are welcome to apply
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Familiarity with AI tools is a plus

• 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)