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, handle licensing and registration, and ensure product compliance with Turkish financial and crypto regulations. This includes guiding product launches, marketing campaigns, and promotional activities, ensuring they meet local legal requirements.

The position requires maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders by managing contracts, overseeing budgets, and offering timely legal counsel. The counsel will monitor developments in Turkish laws affecting crypto, FinTech, and blockchain to provide proactive advice, identify legal challenges, and propose solutions that support business objectives.

Success in this role means effectively safeguarding the company's interests by representing Binance in legal proceedings and regulatory matters within Turkey. It also involves collaborating with legal teams across different time zones to provide continuous legal support and managing relationships with external counsel and regulatory authorities.

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

Skills that matter here

• financial services: Experience in financial services is preferred for understanding the regulatory landscape.
• FinTech: Knowledge of FinTech is crucial for navigating the intersection of finance and technology in a regulatory context.
• crypto: Understanding cryptocurrency regulations is central to advising on Binance's core business.
• blockchain: Familiarity with blockchain technology is important for addressing legal aspects of distributed ledger systems.
• project management: Strong project management skills are needed to coordinate with cross-functional teams and handle multiple priorities.
• time management: Effective time management is essential for meeting tight deadlines and managing various responsibilities.

Who this role suits

• A legal professional qualified to practice law in Turkey.
• Someone with 5-10 years of experience, particularly in financial services, FinTech, crypto, or blockchain.
• An individual who can work independently and pragmatically in a fast-paced, global setting.
• A person passionate about FinTech innovation and cryptocurrency adoption in Turkey.

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).