Web3 Legal Jobs in Tokyo, Japan

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with regulators and government authorities across priority APAC markets 

• Establish and nurture Binance's presence in regional financial industry bodies and associations, leveraging existing memberships or building new affiliations

• Engage local GR agencies and advisory firms to secure access to senior regulatory conversations in markets where direct relationships are not yet established

• Represent Binance in stakeholder meetings, articulating the company's positioning and gathering intelligence on regulatory expectations and market access requirements

• Own the full contract lifecycle for Government Relations vendors and consultancy partnerships

• Manage P&L for the APAC GR function, ensuring all engagements are compliant and properly documented

• Partner closely with the Legal/Policy team to ensure a seamless handoff on substantive regulatory and policy matters

Requirements

• Proven background in government relations, public affairs, or policy advisory — ideally within a regional agency or consultancy operating across multiple APAC markets

• Demonstrated ability to open doors and secure conversations with senior regulators, even without pre-existing personal relationships

• Existing membership in or working relationships with regional financial industry bodies and associations

• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility quickly in unfamiliar environments

• High comfort level with administrative and operational responsibilities, including vendor management, contract oversight, and budget tracking

• Willingness to travel across APAC

Why Binance• Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning• Competitive salary and company benefits• Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.By submitting a job application, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Candidate Privacy Notice.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.