Head of Legal, Luxembourg

at  Binance

Binance is the leading global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider whose suite of financial products includes the world’s largest digital-asset exchange.
Our mission is to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom of money.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced, mission-driven organization where opportunities to learn and excel are endless, then Binance is the place for you.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in a senior legal role, ideally focusing on regulatory affairs within the technology or financial services sector.
• Extensive experience from a reputable global law firm alongside relevant in-house experience is highly preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial products as well as payments systems like credit card networks, FIAT channels, PSPs and wallets, etc.
• Possess a robust understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape in Luxembourg.
• Proven track record of effectively managing legal and regulatory compliance issues, and experience liaising with regulatory bodies in Luxembourg.
• Solid experience with product development from ideation to launch, particularly in a financially regulated environment.
• Exceptional team spirit and a strong instinct for cross-functional collaboration.
• Capacity to navigate complex areas of law and provide practical, actionable advice.
• Proactive and willing to get hands-on with challenges, taking a leading role in shaping strategic company decisions.
• Possess an excellent command over written and spoken English. Proficiency in other European languages is a plus.
• Experience in a regulated Authorised Manager role is beneficial.
• Luxembourg based.

• Act as the principal point of contact and overall head of legal for Binance in Luxembourg, managing both regulatory activities and broader legal responsibilities.
• Oversee Binance’s regulatory and overall legal obligations, ensuring total compliance with pertinent laws, regulations, and litigations.
• Handle all facets related to regulatory approvals, consents, licenses and litigation, including meticulous analysis and applications.
• Cultivate relationships not only with regulators and exchanges but also with legal personnel and other critical stakeholders, adeptly developing networks and promoting Binance’s interests.
• Advise on an extensive range of regulatory and legal issues that could affect existing and potential services.
• Interpret and anticipate regulations and legal requirements that could impact our business, steering management on necessary adjustments.
• Coordinate all regulatory audit processes, examinations, and litigation procedures. Ensure Binance is always ready for regulatory assessments.
• Work in tandem with various business teams, supporting the introduction and expansion of new products and services and bridging the regulatory and commercial realms, all while ensuring legal soundness throughout.