Litigation Counsel - MENA

Abu Dhabi, UAE +1
Full time
Remote
Compensation is not specified
Role
Legal
Description

Binance seeks a qualified legal professional to manage various legal proceedings in multiple jurisdictions as the company overseers in accordance with regulatory inquiries. The ideal candidate should offer commercially sound legal advice to internal stakeholders while negotiating with external counsels and opposing parties. This position involves supporting the legal team in crafting legal strategies, reviewing contracts, and facilitating billing and documentation management tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Support in managing litigations and arbitrations globally and respond proactively to contentious inquiries.
  • Handle external communication with counsels and lead negotiations with opponents.
  • Provide tailored legal advice to stakeholders and contribute to risk mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Assist in contract negotiations across business lines, risk management projects, and document drafting and reviews.
  • Collaborate with regional and cross-functional teams to address legal matters of various complexities.
  • Deliver legal training to non-legal staff and act as a partner in incorporating strong legal acumen throughout the organization.
  • Undertake prudent risks to solve identified issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Support in managing corporate paperwork, legal contracts, and billing.

Requirements:

  • Hold a juridical background with 5+ years of dispute resolution expertise preferably from a prominent global firm.
  • In-house legal experience will be advantageous.
  • Possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law from a reputable institution.
  • Essential familiarity with financial products such as spot trading, margin trading, futures, and options.
  • Preferably experienced with resolving disputes for traditional financial entities and cryptocurrency establishments.
  • Interest in the cryptocurrency industry and its advancements.
  • Strong legal proficiency with sound business and interpersonal skills.
  • Capable of managing challenging projects independently and proposing innovative risk management solutions.
  • Excellent legal drafting and interpretation capabilities.
  • Proficient in written/spoken English with fluency in Arabic considered a bonus.

Binance offers a rewarding work environment where employees can collaborate with top-tier professionals worldwide in a flat organizational structure. This role enables employees to navigate diverse projects with autonomy, creating opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning. Additionally, Binance provides a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work-from-home options based on business requirements. The company is dedicated to fostering diversity in its workforce to ensure overall success.

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