The opportunity
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,…
What you'll do
Serve as the lead legal counsel and subject matter expert across financial: crime disciplines including sanctions (OFAC, UN, EU, UK, and other regimes), AML/CFT, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), fraud, and market abuse
Provide authoritative legal advice on financial crime risks arising from: Binance's products, services, and business operations across multiple jurisdictions
Act as the primary legal liaison with regulators, law enforcement, and: financial intelligence units (FIUs) on financial crime matters, including OFAC, FinCEN, FCA, MAS, and others
Lead and manage legal responses to regulatory inquiries, investigations,: enforcement actions, and voluntary self-disclosures relating to financial crime
Advise on and oversee sanctions-specific matters including license: applications, SDN screening, counterparty assessments, and responses to OFAC inquiries
Collaborate with the global compliance, investigations, and transaction: monitoring teams to identify, assess, and mitigate financial crime legal risks across business lines
What they're looking for
- Review and advise on financial crime implications of new products,: partnerships, and market entries; embed legal risk considerations into go-to-market processes
- Oversee engagement with and management of external legal counsel on financial crime matters globally
- Develop and maintain financial crime legal policies, frameworks, and guidance materials
- Monitor global regulatory developments across financial crime disciplines and: provide timely, actionable advice to senior management
