The opportunity
Advise on a variety of regulatory issues including product offering, licensing, marketing restrictions, compliance, AML/CTF and other matters pivotal to Binance's growth across multiple African jurisdictions (e. g.
What you'll do
Advise on a variety of regulatory issues including product offering,: licensing, marketing restrictions, compliance, AML/CTF and other matters pivotal to Binance's growth across multiple African jurisdictions (e.g. South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya) and globally
Draft and review strategic plans and submissions to regulatory authorities;: respond to regulatory enquiries and help shape long-term regulatory strategy
Provide guidance to product and marketing teams on the scope of product: offerings and marketing campaigns across multiple African jurisdictions
Work with local teams to develop and manage legal and compliance programmes: and ongoing regulatory strategy across Africa
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory developments: to provide strategic advice and foster compliance
Prepare leadership summaries, proposals, reports and regulatory commentary on upcoming legislation
What they're looking for
- Admitted to practice in South Africa or a common law jurisdiction
- + years post-qualification experience gained at top-tier law firms and/or financial institutions
- Experience advising financial institutions and other businesses (including: banks, investment managers and payments platforms) on regulatory matters
- Strong research, analytical and document drafting skills
- Self-motivated, collaborative lawyer comfortable working in a fluid: environment; takes full ownership of matters, gives practical advice and makes risk-based decisions
- The role is primarily non-contentious; candidates with a contentious background are welcome to apply
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Familiarity with AI tools is a plus
