Senior Legal Counsel, Regulatory - Southern Europe

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 Italian, Spanish or Portuguese 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 would be 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 Candidate Privacy Notice.