Role in brief
Binance is seeking a Regulatory Counsel to support its operations in South Korea. This role involves providing legal guidance, ensuring compliance with local laws, and managing regulatory risks. Candidates with experience in regulatory roles, particularly in fintech or cryptocurrency, are encouraged to apply.
About the role
In this position, you will deliver legal and regulatory support to Binance's teams in South Korea, focusing on compliance with local laws such as commercial and corporate law, labor law, and intellectual property. Your role will involve drafting and negotiating contracts, assessing risks, and providing strategic legal advice to mitigate regulatory challenges.
You will be expected to monitor and interpret Korean regulations relevant to Binance's operations, ensuring that the company remains compliant and effectively engages with local regulatory authorities. Success in this role will be marked by your ability to provide practical legal solutions while balancing business objectives with regulatory requirements.
The salary range for this role is between $30,000 and $50,000, which reflects the company's competitive compensation structure.
Who this role suits
- A legal professional with 5-8 years of experience in regulatory roles, ideally in payments, fintech, or cryptocurrency.
- Someone who has strong expertise in Korean financial regulations and compliance frameworks.
- An individual who can work independently in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
- A problem-solver capable of delivering clear legal counsel under tight deadlines.
From the employer
- Provide comprehensive legal and regulatory support to local business teams in Korea, including general legal advice, contract review, and negotiation assistance across a broad range of legal areas such as local commercial law, corporate law, labor law, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
- Proactively identify regulatory and legal risks, propose solutions, and anticipate support needs to deliver strategic and practical legal guidance to local teams.
- Monitor, interpret, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of Korean laws, regulations, and regulatory developments relevant to the business, providing strategic advice to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements, providing holistic risk assessments and recommendations that balance business objectives with regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
- Lead the development, implementation, and management of local legal and compliance programs, including ongoing regulatory strategy and engagement with Korean regulatory authorities.
- Support internal stakeholders in regulatory filings, licensing, and responding to regulatory inquiries or investigations in Korea.
- 5-8 years of experience in regulatory legal roles, preferably within the payments, fintech, or cryptocurrency sectors.
- Experience in legal and regulatory practices relevant to Korean financial regulations. Involvement in licensing or direct interaction with Korean regulatory bodies.
- In-house legal experience within Financial Services, Fintech, Technology, or related regulated industries is highly preferred.
- Strong expertise in Korean regulatory and compliance frameworks, with a solid understanding of local laws affecting financial and technology sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to provide pragmatic legal advice balancing regulatory requirements and business needs.
- Proven track record of working independently in a fast-paced, global environment, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple locations.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver clear, actionable counsel under tight deadlines.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, compliance reviews, and enhanced due diligence in a regulated environment.
- Hands-on approach with strong project management skills, capable of managing complex legal and regulatory projects independently.
- 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 policy?
The position is remote, with work-from-home arrangements that may vary depending on the team's needs.
What is the required experience for this role?
Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in regulatory legal roles, preferably in related sectors.
How can I apply for this position?
Interested candidates can apply through Binance's official website.