Binance is the leading global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider whose suite of financial products includes the world’s largest digital-asset exchange.
Our mission is to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom of money.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced, mission-driven organization where opportunities to learn and excel are endless, then Binance is the place for you.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a legal strategy to proactively respond to contentious inquiries, including litigation issues and regulatory conundrums, faced by our organization and internal stakeholders.
- Act as the key liaison with external legal counsel, confidently navigating negotiations with opposing parties.
- Deliver proactive, strategic, and commercially viable legal guidance to all internal stakeholders, fostering a comprehensive understanding of complex legal landscapes.
- Head the development and execution of a holistic legal strategy to manage potential disputes, while seamlessly aligning with the broader business objectives of the organization.
- Take full ownership of the drafting and review process for major litigation and arbitration documents, including discovery responses, dispositive motions, expert reports, and settlement agreements.
- Collaboratively engage with cross-functional and regional teams, providing expert advice on diverse legal matters of varying complexity, sensitivity, and importance.
- Act as a mentor to foster the growth of legal acumen across the organization through training sessions designed for business partners and non-legal associates.
- Prudently identify, manage, and mitigate risks within the broader business framework, advising on and implementing innovative solutions to address identified challenges.
- Oversee the administrative aspects of the legal team's operations, including but not limited to billing, contract management, and document control.
Requirements
- Minimum of 12-15 years' experience in litigation and investigations, ideally within the technology or financial services sectors.
- Significant international experience (APAC, EMEA) is advantageous.
- Demonstrate a proven track record in spearheading extensive legal operations and managing high-stakes litigation.
- Possess excellent mastery of the English language, both in written and spoken form.
- Proficiency in other European languages will be considered an asset.
- Manifest the ability to excel in a high-intensity, dynamic environment, demonstrating flexibility in managing multiple high-priority tasks concurrently.
- Experience in dealing effectively with regulatory inquiries, processing information requests, and leading investigations is a significant advantage.
- Display a keen interest in the cryptocurrency industry and its evolving landscape.
- Exhibit solid legal technical expertise coupled with astute business acumen and people management skills.
- Demonstrate a hands-on approach to work, showcasing independence in steering complex project management.
- Have the ability to ideate and implement innovative solutions to manage risks and navigate disputes.
- Possess excellent legal drafting abilities and strong skills in interpreting diverse legal documents and laws.
Working at Binance
• Be a part of the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem that continues to grow and offers excellent career development opportunities
• Work alongside diverse, world-class talent in an environment where learning and growth opportunities are endless
• Tackle fast-paced, challenging and unique projects
• Work in a truly global organization, with international teams and a flat organizational structure
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working hours, remote-first, and casual work attire
Learn more about how Binancians embody the organization’s
core values, creating a unified culture that enables collaboration, excellence, and growth.
Apply today to be a part of the Web3 revolution!
Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.
