Commercial Counsel
Binance, a globally recognized leader in the blockchain space and the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and user base, is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Counsel specializing in payments to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal guidance and facilitate intricate commercial transactions within the rapidly evolving payments sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior management in commercial, product, and marketing departments, offering legal counsel that aligns risk management with commercial strategies to drive business growth.
- Lead negotiations for complex commercial agreements related to payments, fintech partnerships, and cards, overseeing all phases from drafting to finalization.
- Mentor and empower junior to mid-level legal professionals within the Commercial, Marketing & IP teams, fostering a culture of excellence and enhancing the legal department’s capabilities.
- Stay abreast of legal and regulatory changes in the payments and fintech landscapes across relevant jurisdictions to ensure compliance and implement preemptive risk management approaches.
- Improve operational efficiency by optimizing legal processes, guidelines, and structures for the global commercial teams.
- Manage external legal counsel relationships and budget allocation efficiently, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal support.
Qualifications
- Must be a qualified lawyer in the UK, US, or another common law jurisdiction.
- Need a minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience, preferably gained in-house at a prominent technology, fintech, or global company with a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading and finalizing complex commercial transactions, particularly within the payments, cards, or fintech sectors.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to provide innovative legal advice that aligns with business goals.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven capacity to collaborate across diverse global teams and influence senior stakeholders effectively.
The role at Binance offers the opportunity to shape the future within a pioneering blockchain ecosystem. You will collaborate with top-tier talent in a flat organizational structure, working on innovative projects with autonomy and in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities, competitive salary, and company benefits, along with a work-from-home option (subject to business team requirements).
Binance is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity within its workforce for continued success. When applying for the role, you acknowledge having read and agreeing to their Candidate Privacy Notice. Artificial intelligence tools may be utilized during the hiring process to support recruitment activities such as application review and resume analysis, with final recruitment decisions being human-led.

