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Regulatory Counsel - Spain
BinanceSpainFull Time1d
Job Summary
Binance is seeking a Regulatory Counsel - Spain to assist with legal/regulatory matters related to financial products/services in the FinTech, crypto, and blockchain industries across the EU. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of post qualification experience as a lawyer admitted to the Spanish Bar, with expertise in crypto, FinTech, or blockchain industries. They will provide strategic and forward-looking advice on regulatory matters, draft product terms, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Binance offers a competitive salary, company benefits, and a work-from-home arrangement. The successful candidate will be part of a user-centric global organization with a flat structure, where they can shape the future of blockchain ecosystems and collaborate with world-class talent.
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by over 250 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:
- 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.
- Provide legal/regulatory support to local and global business teams on product launches and marketing campaigns (including advising on scope and recommended adjustments), draft product terms and ensure compliance with regulatory rules.
- Ensure 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.
- Secure and manage relationships with external counsel.
- Act as the legal representative in court proceedings when required, ensuring the company's interests are effectively advocated and protected.
Requirements:
- Lawyer admitted to the Spanish Bar.
- 5-10 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 cryptocurrency mass adoption.
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)
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