Web3 Regulatory Legal Counsel (Australia/New Zealand)

Regulatory Legal Counsel (Australia/New Zealand)

Australia, Sydney /Legal & Compliance – Legal /Full-time Onsite or Remote

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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 licensing and a range of other matters pivotal to Binance's growth across the region and globally.
• Drafting and reviewing strategic plans and submissions to regulatory authorities, responding to regulatory enquiries, and help shaping the long-term regulatory strategy.
• Developing and managing the APAC legal and compliance programme and ongoing regulatory strategy.
• Anticipating and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current laws relevant to your own substantive area to provide strategic advice and foster compliance.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in either Australia or New Zealand, or both.
• 4-7 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. 
• The role will entail primarily non-contentious work but candidates with contentious and disputes backgrounds are welcome to apply.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Working at Binance:

• Do something meaningful; Be a part of the future of financial technology and the no.1 company in the industry

• Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems

• International work environment and flat organization

• Great career development opportunities in a growing company

• Possibility for relocation and international transfers mid-career

• Competitive salary

• Flexible working hours, Casual work attire