Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel – Africa, Regulatory

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Binance is the global blockchain company behind the world’s largest digital asset exchange by trading volume and users, serving a greater mission to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom of money
Are you looking to be a part of the most influential company in the blockchain industry and contribute to the crypto-currency revolution that is changing the world?

Responsibilities

    • Advising on a variety of regulatory issues, including product offering, licensing, marketing restrictions, compliance, AML/CTF and a range of other matters pivotal to Binance's growth across multiple African jurisdictions ( South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya etc
      ) and globally
    • Drafting and reviewing strategic plans and submissions to regulatory authorities, responding to regulatory enquiries, and helping to shape the long-term regulatory strategy
    • Providing guidance to product and marketing teams on the scope of product offerings and marketing campaigns in multiple African jurisdictions
    • Working with local teams on developing and managing the legal and compliance programmes and ongoing regulatory strategy across Africa
    • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory developments to provide strategic advice and foster compliance

Requirements

    • Admitted to practice in either South Africa or a common law jurisdiction
    • 8-12 years post qualification experience gained in top tier law firms and/or financial institutions
       
    • Experience providing regulatory advice to financial institutions and other businesses including banks, investment managers and payments platforms
       
    • Self-motivated, collaborative lawyer who is comfortable working in a fluid environment, takes full ownership of matters, gives practical advice and can take risk-based decisions
    • The role will entail primarily non-contentious work, but candidates with a contentious background are welcome to apply
    • Excellent written and spoken English

Working at Binance

• Do something meaningful; Be a part of the future of finance technology and the no
1 company in the industry• Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems• International work environment and flat organisation• Great career development opportunities in a growing company• Possibility for relocation and international transfers mid-career• Competitive salary• Flexible working hours, Casual work attireBy submitting a job application, you confirm that you have read and agree to our

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