Regulatory Counsel - Türkiye

About the role

This role involves providing legal advice on regulatory compliance for Binance's operations in Turkey. The counsel will assess regulatory perimeters, support licensing and registration, and ensure product compliance. This includes offering guidance on advertising, consumer protection, and managing regulatory investigations, all within Turkey's specific financial and crypto legal framework.

The position requires supporting local and global business teams by providing legal input for product launches, marketing campaigns, and promotional activities. This includes drafting product terms and ensuring all initiatives comply with Turkish regulatory requirements. The counsel will also maintain relationships with internal stakeholders through effective contract management and budget oversight.

Success in this role means proactively identifying legal and regulatory challenges and proposing practical solutions to support business objectives. The counsel will stay updated on Turkish laws affecting crypto, FinTech, and blockchain industries, providing strategic advice to mitigate risks. Collaboration with legal teams across different time zones and managing external counsel and regulatory authorities in Turkey are also key aspects.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $30,000 to $50,000 USD.

Skills that matter here

• financial services: Experience in this sector is preferred, indicating a background in regulated financial environments.
• FinTech: A focus on financial technology is preferred, aligning with the company's innovative product offerings.
• crypto: Experience with cryptocurrency regulations is preferred, directly relevant to the core business.
• blockchain: Familiarity with blockchain technology is preferred, as it underpins the company's ecosystem.
• project management: This skill is needed to coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage legal initiatives effectively.
• time management: This skill is required to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Who this role suits

• A legal professional with 5-10 years of post-qualification experience, specifically in financial services, FinTech, crypto, or blockchain sectors.
• Someone qualified to practice law in Turkey, with a strong understanding of Turkish financial, crypto, and consumer protection regulations.
• An individual who can work independently and pragmatically in a global, fast-paced setting, demonstrating strong project and time management abilities.
• A person passionate about FinTech innovation and cryptocurrency adoption in Turkey, eager to provide forward-looking legal advice.

From the employer

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on regulatory perimeter assessments, licensing and registration applications, product compliance, regulatory investigations, advertising, and consumer protection matters specific to Turkey’s financial and crypto regulatory framework.
• Support local and global business teams on product launches, marketing campaigns, and promotional activities by providing legal/regulatory guidance, drafting product terms, and ensuring compliance with Turkish regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders through effective contract management, budget oversight, and timely legal advice.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in Turkish laws and regulations affecting crypto, FinTech, and blockchain industries, providing strategic, forward-looking advice to foster compliance and mitigate risks.
• Proactively identify legal and regulatory challenges and propose practical solutions to support business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with legal teams across different time zones to provide seamless, around-the-clock legal support.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and regulatory authorities in Turkey.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings or regulatory matters in Turkey when required, safeguarding the company’s interests.

Requirements:

• Qualified to practice law in Turkey.
• 5-10 years of post-qualification experience, preferably with a focus on financial services, FinTech, crypto, or blockchain sectors.
• Law degree from a reputable university; advanced degrees (e.g., Master’s in Financial or Technology Law) are a plus.
• Experience working in a top-tier law firm or in-house legal team with exposure to Turkish financial regulatory authorities.
• Strong knowledge of Turkish financial, crypto, and consumer protection regulations.
• Proven ability to work independently and pragmatically in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams across multiple locations and cultures.
• Strong time management skills to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Passionate about FinTech innovation and cryptocurrency adoption in Turkey.

Additional:

• 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).