Regulatory Counsel - APAC
BinancePosted 3/5/2025
Regulatory Counsel - APAC
Binance
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Job Summary
Binance is seeking a Regulatory Counsel - APACAsia/Australia position in Melbourne/Sydney. The role involves advising on regulatory issues, drafting strategic plans, and developing the APAC legal and compliance programme. The ideal candidate has 4-8 years of post-qualification experience in top-tier law firms or financial institutions, with expertise in providing regulatory advice to financial institutions. Binance offers a user-centric global organization with autonomy, opportunities for career growth, and competitive salary and company benefits. The role is primarily non-contentious but may involve contentious and disputes work. Binance values diversity and is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Advising on a variety of regulatory issues, including product offering, compliance, AML/CTF, marketing restrictions, 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 with 4-8 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 background are welcome to apply.
