Senior Legal Counsel, Regulatory – Southern Europe

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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

    • Assist with a broad range of legal/regulatory matters, including regulatory perimeter assessments, licensing/registration applications, product assessment, regulatory investigations, advertisement and consumer protection advice with particular reference to financial products/services in the FinTech, crypto, and blockchain industries across the EU
    • Ensures quality relationships through effective contracts, budgets, and timely responses
    • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations in a rapidly changing legal/regulatory landscape for crypto, to provide strategic and forward-looking advice and foster compliance
    • Proactively identify legal problems, solutions and potential support needed to provide strategic support to local business teams
    • Tag-team with legal team members in other time zones around the world to collectively provide around-the-clock legal support for the business
    • Secures and manages relationships with external counsel

Requirements

    • Lawyer admitted to the Spanish, Portuguese or Italian Bar
    • 7-14 years of post qualification experience
    • Graduated from a top University and preferably holding a Master Degree in Financial or Tech laws
    • Trained in a top tier international law firm
    • Prior experience in crypto, FinTech, or blockchain industries is advantageous
    • Experience interacting and liaising with financial regulatory authorities is also advantageous
    • Pragmatic and able to work independently in a very fast-paced, global organization
    • Capable to manage complex projects and maintain close contact with relevant teams across multiple locations and cultures
    • Able to manage time effectively across multiple matters to meet tight deadlines
    • Keen interest and passion in FinTech and in the cryptocurrencies mass adoption
    • Fluency in English and Italian and/or Spanish and/or Portuguese is a must

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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