Product Lead Counsel
Asia
Full time
Remote
Compensation is not specified
Role
Legal
Description
Binance, a leading global blockchain ecosystem, is responsible for the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of trading volume and users. Trusted by over 300 million individuals in more than 100 countries, we uphold industry-leading security standards, offer transparent user fund management, boast a quick trading engine, ensure deep liquidity, and provide a wide range of digital asset products. Our services extend from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional solutions, Web3 features, and more. By harnessing the power of digital assets and blockchain technology, we aim to create an inclusive financial ecosystem that promotes financial freedom and enhances global financial access.
Responsibilities
- Act as the global lead for legal aspects related to Binance's products, offering regulatory and legal advice throughout the product lifecycle, from development to ongoing operations
- Guide product teams on the regulatory impacts of new features, enhancements, and market expansions in various jurisdictions
- Assess and manage regulatory risks associated with Binance's product range, including spot and derivatives trading, digital assets, payments, and new sectors
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, compliance, risk management, and BD to integrate legal and regulatory considerations into product development processes
- Establish and uphold scalable compliance frameworks and controls to support growth in diverse regulatory environments
- Participate in product governance discussions to ensure a balance between regulatory compliance and business objectives
- Engage with regulators and external legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions regarding product-related matters
- Remain informed about global regulatory changes and provide actionable guidance to product and business teams
- Conduct workshops and training sessions to enhance regulatory awareness within the organization
Requirements:
- Must be qualified to practice law in a major jurisdiction with significant international regulatory legal experience
- Possess over 10 years of regulatory legal experience, preferably in-house at a technology, financial services, or cryptocurrency firm
- Profound understanding of global financial product regulations, including spot and derivatives trading, payment systems, and digital assets
- Track record of collaborating closely with product and engineering teams to influence product decisions
- Experience in handling complex regulatory compliance issues and interacting with regulators in various jurisdictions
- Ability to lead and scale legal teams across different regions
- Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of building solid relationships with regulators, business leaders, product teams, and external legal counsel
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Business acumen combined with a practical, solution-focused mindset
- Deep comprehension of the cryptocurrency industry and the evolving global regulatory landscape
- Thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment managing multiple priorities
Why Binance
- Contribute to shaping the future with the world's leading blockchain ecosystem
- Collaborate with top-notch professionals in a global, user-centric organization with a flat structure
- Engage in stimulating and rapid projects with autonomy in an innovative setting
- Succeed in a performance-driven workplace with opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning
- Competitive salary and company benefits
- Remote work opportunity (subject to business team requirements)
Binance is committed to providing equal employment opportunities, recognizing that a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success. Upon submitting a job application, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and agree to our Candidate Privacy Notice. We utilize AI tools to aid in the hiring process by assisting in reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, and assessing responses for inconsistencies or verification signals - however, final hiring decisions are made by humans. For more information on data processing, please get in touch with us.
Skills Required
Binance
Website
Not specified
Company size
Not specified
Location
United States
Description
Not specified
CleanSpark
Paralegal - Real Estate
Norcross, USA
Norcross, USA
Full time
Office
Job Overview
The Real Estate Paralegal position involves offering comprehensive legal support within the Legal Department, with a primary emphasis on real estate dealings, title and survey affairs, as well as drafting and reviewing documentation. The ideal candidate should possess practical real estate legal experience, sound judgment to locate information from various sources, and the ability to anticipate requirements within a fast-paced legal team.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluating title commitments, title insurance policies, ALTA surveys, and exception documents related to commercial real estate transactions.
Conducting due diligence on titles and surveys, identifying issues like defects, encumbrances, easements, and other matters necessitating resolution.
Managing and tracing title searches, UCC searches, municipal lien searches, and other related due diligence items.
Conducting general real estate investigations.
Researching zoning ordinances, land use regulations, special use permits, and municipal codes affecting specific properties.
Assisting with the creation of purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, deeds, and other real estate documents.
Collaborating with external parties such as title agents, surveyors, engineers, etc., for due diligence, closings, and property development requirements.
Assisting in pre- and post-closing tasks, including checklists, document execution, post-closing record processing, and closing binders.
Drafting, revising, and overseeing legal documentation like contracts, corporate resolutions, and entity formation filings.
Developing and customizing legal forms and templates, recognizing when alterations to standard forms are necessary and carrying out changes independently.
Conducting research beyond conventional legal databases to identify zoning designations, deed restrictions, utility easements, ordinances, and governmental records.
Monitoring and summarizing legislative and regulatory changes that impact the company’s real estate operations.
Providing support in real estate litigation, mediation, arbitration, licensing renewals, and regulatory compliance matters.
Maintaining records related to the real estate portfolio.
Addressing information requests.
Any other duties as designated.
The successful candidate must demonstrate professionalism, respect, effective communication skills, and the ability to collaborate within a team-oriented and inclusive setting.
Required Qualifications
Associate or bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, or an equivalent legal background.
At least 5 years of paralegal experience, predominantly focused on commercial real estate.
Hands-on experience with reviewing title commitments, title insurance policies, ALTA surveys, and due diligence materials.
Proficiency in commercial real estate transactions such as acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing.
Strong capability to identify and interpret zoning ordinances, easements, governmental records, and public land use documents.
Proven ability in drafting, editing, and customizing legal documents and forms independently.
Excellent research skills encompassing legal and practical aspects, with the capacity to find information from diverse sources.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in real estate within an energy, infrastructure, or development company.
Understanding of land use entitlements, permitting, and environmental due diligence.
Experience liaising with state and county recording offices, title companies, surveyors, engineers, as well as sellers and purchasers.
Background in supporting a transactional legal team in a high-volume environment.
The annual salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000. This position may involve tasks requiring the operation of a company vehicle or travel between job sites. Therefore, candidates must be insurable under CleanSpark's vehicle insurance policy.
CleanSpark is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of factors such as race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by applicable laws. This policy pertains to all employment aspects, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, and training.
The Real Estate Paralegal position involves offering comprehensive legal support within the Legal Department, with a primary emphasis on real estate dealings, title and survey affairs, as well as drafting and reviewing documentation. The ideal candidate should possess practical real estate legal experience, sound judgment to locate information from various sources, and the ability to anticipate requirements within a fast-paced legal team.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluating title commitments, title insurance policies, ALTA surveys, and exception documents related to commercial real estate transactions.
Conducting due diligence on titles and surveys, identifying issues like defects, encumbrances, easements, and other matters necessitating resolution.
Managing and tracing title searches, UCC searches, municipal lien searches, and other related due diligence items.
Conducting general real estate investigations.
Researching zoning ordinances, land use regulations, special use permits, and municipal codes affecting specific properties.
Assisting with the creation of purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, deeds, and other real estate documents.
Collaborating with external parties such as title agents, surveyors, engineers, etc., for due diligence, closings, and property development requirements.
Assisting in pre- and post-closing tasks, including checklists, document execution, post-closing record processing, and closing binders.
Drafting, revising, and overseeing legal documentation like contracts, corporate resolutions, and entity formation filings.
Developing and customizing legal forms and templates, recognizing when alterations to standard forms are necessary and carrying out changes independently.
Conducting research beyond conventional legal databases to identify zoning designations, deed restrictions, utility easements, ordinances, and governmental records.
Monitoring and summarizing legislative and regulatory changes that impact the company’s real estate operations.
Providing support in real estate litigation, mediation, arbitration, licensing renewals, and regulatory compliance matters.
Maintaining records related to the real estate portfolio.
Addressing information requests.
Any other duties as designated.
The successful candidate must demonstrate professionalism, respect, effective communication skills, and the ability to collaborate within a team-oriented and inclusive setting.
Required Qualifications
Associate or bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, or an equivalent legal background.
At least 5 years of paralegal experience, predominantly focused on commercial real estate.
Hands-on experience with reviewing title commitments, title insurance policies, ALTA surveys, and due diligence materials.
Proficiency in commercial real estate transactions such as acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing.
Strong capability to identify and interpret zoning ordinances, easements, governmental records, and public land use documents.
Proven ability in drafting, editing, and customizing legal documents and forms independently.
Excellent research skills encompassing legal and practical aspects, with the capacity to find information from diverse sources.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in real estate within an energy, infrastructure, or development company.
Understanding of land use entitlements, permitting, and environmental due diligence.
Experience liaising with state and county recording offices, title companies, surveyors, engineers, as well as sellers and purchasers.
Background in supporting a transactional legal team in a high-volume environment.
The annual salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000. This position may involve tasks requiring the operation of a company vehicle or travel between job sites. Therefore, candidates must be insurable under CleanSpark's vehicle insurance policy.
CleanSpark is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of factors such as race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by applicable laws. This policy pertains to all employment aspects, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, and training.
CertiK
Director of AML & Virtual Asset Compliance
Hong Kong +2
Hong Kong +2
Full time
Remote
About the Company
CertiK is a prominent Web3 security firm that specializes in safeguarding blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized applications using cutting-edge security research, formal verification, and AI technology. Established in 2017 in New York City, CertiK offers comprehensive security solutions, including smart contract audits, penetration testing, on-chain monitoring, incident response, and compliance services to major projects in the digital asset industry.
With a diverse team spread across North America, Asia, and Europe, CertiK serves numerous enterprise clients and Web3 projects globally. The company has garnered support from renowned investors like Coatue, Goldman Sachs, Insight Partners, and Sequoia Capital and has received accolades from organizations such as the World Economic Forum and CB Insights for its advancements in blockchain security.
About You
Ideal candidates for this role are hands-on compliance professionals well-versed in navigating regulatory frameworks and licensing applications. You should excel in translating intricate regulations into clear directives and client deliverables, overseeing both structured audit requests and evolving business development needs effectively, and recognizing when issues require escalation to senior Compliance or Legal personnel.
About the Role
In this position, you will serve as the primary compliance lead for AI-generated outputs and corresponding client deliverables. Your responsibilities will include supporting various stakeholder groups, such as client-facing teams and commercial services, transforming raw AI results into accurate and accessible deliverables, and collaborating with Engineering to streamline recurring compliance tasks into reusable workflows and knowledge resources.
Responsibilities
Break down regulatory frameworks and licensing requirements for analysis.
Assist in licensing and regulatory preparation projects, from scoping to final submission readiness.
Conduct initial reviews of AI outputs to ensure regulatory accuracy, evidence validity, and client suitability.
Transform unstructured requests into concise scopes and deliverables, including compliance analyses and review reports.
Provide support for compliance guidance, evidence checklists, application-mapping, and licensing submissions.
Collaborate with Engineering to establish regulatory mappings, templates, review guidelines, evaluation criteria, and structured AI workflows.
Escalate high-risk regulatory interpretations and legal conclusions to senior reviewers or Legal personnel.
Requirements
Minimum of 3 years of experience in compliance engineering, regulatory consulting, digital assets, fintech, financial services, compliance auditing, or legal affairs.
Practical involvement in at least one licensing application, regulatory registration, or end-to-end regulatory preparation project.
Comprehensive understanding of regulatory assessment, evidence examination, and licensing documentation.
Ability to generate clear directives, mappings, presentations, and client reports.
Strong interpersonal and cross-functional project management capabilities.
Proficient in written and spoken English; fluency in professional Chinese is advantageous but not mandatory.
Familiarity with digital-asset regulation, VASP licensing, or similar frameworks is a plus.
Basic awareness of LLM limitations, halluci**Video Calls risk, source traceability, and human-in-the-loop review.
This role requires remote work outside the United States. Applicants based in the U.S. will not be considered.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be utilized during the hiring process for tasks such as application review, resume analysis, and response assessment. These tools complement the recruitment team's efforts but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring determinations are ultimately made by human evaluators. For further details on how your data is processed, please reach out to us.
CertiK is a prominent Web3 security firm that specializes in safeguarding blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized applications using cutting-edge security research, formal verification, and AI technology. Established in 2017 in New York City, CertiK offers comprehensive security solutions, including smart contract audits, penetration testing, on-chain monitoring, incident response, and compliance services to major projects in the digital asset industry.
With a diverse team spread across North America, Asia, and Europe, CertiK serves numerous enterprise clients and Web3 projects globally. The company has garnered support from renowned investors like Coatue, Goldman Sachs, Insight Partners, and Sequoia Capital and has received accolades from organizations such as the World Economic Forum and CB Insights for its advancements in blockchain security.
About You
Ideal candidates for this role are hands-on compliance professionals well-versed in navigating regulatory frameworks and licensing applications. You should excel in translating intricate regulations into clear directives and client deliverables, overseeing both structured audit requests and evolving business development needs effectively, and recognizing when issues require escalation to senior Compliance or Legal personnel.
About the Role
In this position, you will serve as the primary compliance lead for AI-generated outputs and corresponding client deliverables. Your responsibilities will include supporting various stakeholder groups, such as client-facing teams and commercial services, transforming raw AI results into accurate and accessible deliverables, and collaborating with Engineering to streamline recurring compliance tasks into reusable workflows and knowledge resources.
Responsibilities
Break down regulatory frameworks and licensing requirements for analysis.
Assist in licensing and regulatory preparation projects, from scoping to final submission readiness.
Conduct initial reviews of AI outputs to ensure regulatory accuracy, evidence validity, and client suitability.
Transform unstructured requests into concise scopes and deliverables, including compliance analyses and review reports.
Provide support for compliance guidance, evidence checklists, application-mapping, and licensing submissions.
Collaborate with Engineering to establish regulatory mappings, templates, review guidelines, evaluation criteria, and structured AI workflows.
Escalate high-risk regulatory interpretations and legal conclusions to senior reviewers or Legal personnel.
Requirements
Minimum of 3 years of experience in compliance engineering, regulatory consulting, digital assets, fintech, financial services, compliance auditing, or legal affairs.
Practical involvement in at least one licensing application, regulatory registration, or end-to-end regulatory preparation project.
Comprehensive understanding of regulatory assessment, evidence examination, and licensing documentation.
Ability to generate clear directives, mappings, presentations, and client reports.
Strong interpersonal and cross-functional project management capabilities.
Proficient in written and spoken English; fluency in professional Chinese is advantageous but not mandatory.
Familiarity with digital-asset regulation, VASP licensing, or similar frameworks is a plus.
Basic awareness of LLM limitations, halluci**Video Calls risk, source traceability, and human-in-the-loop review.
This role requires remote work outside the United States. Applicants based in the U.S. will not be considered.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be utilized during the hiring process for tasks such as application review, resume analysis, and response assessment. These tools complement the recruitment team's efforts but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring determinations are ultimately made by human evaluators. For further details on how your data is processed, please reach out to us.
Binance
Head of Risk, NTL
Asia +5
Asia +5
Full time
Remote
Overview
This position entails overseeing risk in a regulated financial services environment within ADGM. The incumbent will lead the establishment, execution, and continuous supervision of the organization's comprehensive risk management framework. It involves identifying, evaluating, monitoring, and reporting significant risks aligned with the firm's risk tolerance and compliance obligations under regulatory rules, ensuring independent and objective risk oversight to top management and the board.
Responsibilities
Develop, execute, and uphold a holistic risk management framework encompassing various risk categories such as operational, market, credit, liquidity, legal, compliance, and reputation risks.
Define and maintain the company's risk tolerance statement in collaboration with senior leadership and the board and facilitate effective risk policies to uphold it.
Oversight on ongoing risk monitoring activities and produce regular risk reports for senior leadership and the board.
Ensure timely mitigation and communication of emerging or critical risks, contributing to the firm's internal governance processes through risk assessments and scenario analysis.
Contribute to the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) and any essential stress testing procedures in line with PRU requirements.
Act as the primary risk interface with regulatory bodies, ensuring complete adherence to regulatory risk requirements and maintain a transparent communication channel with regulators.
Provide insights for the firm's regulatory submissions related to risk, capital adequacy, and financial resilience.
Ensure the independence, adequate resourcing, and integration of the risk management function into governance and decision-making structures.
Active participation in relevant committees like the Risk Committee and ALCO to support risk oversight responsibilities of senior executives and the board.
Review new business ventures, products, or operational model changes for associated risk mitigation strategies.
Requirements
Possess a degree-level qualification in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Accounting, Law, Mathematics, Engineering or relevant disciplines.
Demonstrated extensive risk management background in exchanges, clearing houses, capital markets, financial market infrastructure, or virtual asset settings.
A solid understanding of the ADGM regulatory framework including Market Infrastructure Rules and key risk principles applicable to financial market infrastructures.
Proven track record in managing risk frameworks covering areas like market risk, clearing risk, settlement risk, liquidity risk, collateral risk, and operational resilience.
Strong experience in engaging with regulators, Board members, senior management, and other pertinent stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills with excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities.
Forward-thinking risk influencer who can effectively connect regulatory expectations with business strategy and practical risk management.
Exceptional decision-making abilities to analyze complex issues, establish clear viewpoints, and provide constructive challenges in a dynamic environment.
Effective communicator capable of engaging with regulators, Boards, senior executives, and cross-functional teams.
Possess a proactive mindset with robust governance, documentation, escalation, and follow-up practices.
Ability to adapt to a rapidly evolving, highly regulated work environment.
Naturally curious regarding financial markets, digital assets, market structures, and emerging risk scenarios.
Why Us
Shape the future with a leading blockchain ecosystem.
Collaborate with world-class professionals in a global, user-centric organization.
Work on challenging projects with autonomy in an innovative setting.
Progress in a merit-based environment with opportunities for career advancement.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Flexibility with remote work arrangements.
This position entails overseeing risk in a regulated financial services environment within ADGM. The incumbent will lead the establishment, execution, and continuous supervision of the organization's comprehensive risk management framework. It involves identifying, evaluating, monitoring, and reporting significant risks aligned with the firm's risk tolerance and compliance obligations under regulatory rules, ensuring independent and objective risk oversight to top management and the board.
Responsibilities
Develop, execute, and uphold a holistic risk management framework encompassing various risk categories such as operational, market, credit, liquidity, legal, compliance, and reputation risks.
Define and maintain the company's risk tolerance statement in collaboration with senior leadership and the board and facilitate effective risk policies to uphold it.
Oversight on ongoing risk monitoring activities and produce regular risk reports for senior leadership and the board.
Ensure timely mitigation and communication of emerging or critical risks, contributing to the firm's internal governance processes through risk assessments and scenario analysis.
Contribute to the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) and any essential stress testing procedures in line with PRU requirements.
Act as the primary risk interface with regulatory bodies, ensuring complete adherence to regulatory risk requirements and maintain a transparent communication channel with regulators.
Provide insights for the firm's regulatory submissions related to risk, capital adequacy, and financial resilience.
Ensure the independence, adequate resourcing, and integration of the risk management function into governance and decision-making structures.
Active participation in relevant committees like the Risk Committee and ALCO to support risk oversight responsibilities of senior executives and the board.
Review new business ventures, products, or operational model changes for associated risk mitigation strategies.
Requirements
Possess a degree-level qualification in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Accounting, Law, Mathematics, Engineering or relevant disciplines.
Demonstrated extensive risk management background in exchanges, clearing houses, capital markets, financial market infrastructure, or virtual asset settings.
A solid understanding of the ADGM regulatory framework including Market Infrastructure Rules and key risk principles applicable to financial market infrastructures.
Proven track record in managing risk frameworks covering areas like market risk, clearing risk, settlement risk, liquidity risk, collateral risk, and operational resilience.
Strong experience in engaging with regulators, Board members, senior management, and other pertinent stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills with excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities.
Forward-thinking risk influencer who can effectively connect regulatory expectations with business strategy and practical risk management.
Exceptional decision-making abilities to analyze complex issues, establish clear viewpoints, and provide constructive challenges in a dynamic environment.
Effective communicator capable of engaging with regulators, Boards, senior executives, and cross-functional teams.
Possess a proactive mindset with robust governance, documentation, escalation, and follow-up practices.
Ability to adapt to a rapidly evolving, highly regulated work environment.
Naturally curious regarding financial markets, digital assets, market structures, and emerging risk scenarios.
Why Us
Shape the future with a leading blockchain ecosystem.
Collaborate with world-class professionals in a global, user-centric organization.
Work on challenging projects with autonomy in an innovative setting.
Progress in a merit-based environment with opportunities for career advancement.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Flexibility with remote work arrangements.
Anchorage Digital
Member of Legal, Corporate & Commercial Counsel
United States
United States
Full time
Remote
At Anchorage Digital, we are creating a cutting-edge digital asset platform tailored for institutional involvement in the realm of cryptocurrency.
Anchorage Digital offers institutions the ability to engage with digital assets through various services like custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and top-tier security infrastructure. Additionally, Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., the first federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., operates within the larger framework. Trusted by well-established investment entities like Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, Anchorage Digital holds a Series D valuation surpassing $3 billion. Formed in 2017 in San Francisco, California, Anchorage Digital also houses offices in New York, NY; Porto, Portugal; Singapore; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Due to the rise in digital threats and hostile attacks, a security policy mandates that all incoming employees undergo an in-person onboarding process without exceptions. Obsessed with security and IT integrity, we emphasize physical identity verification and secure IT setup. This move isn't just fueled by security reasons but also to foster our cohesive Village culture, as we strongly believe that our culture is rooted in personal interactions that cannot be transferred through remote setup provisions.
We are currently searching for a skilled Regulatory Licensing Attorney to join our dynamic Legal team. In this vital role, you will function as the firm’s primary expert in CFTC and NFA firm-level licensing matters, directing the organization through the regulatory framework of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). Straddling legal strategies and commercial practicalities within the dynamic crypto sector, your responsibilities entail offering essential legal advice on OTC and cleared derivatives, margin lending, and privacy issues for new business ventures, all while balancing regulatory compliance with the firm’s strategic objectives.
We have devised the Factors of Growth & Impact to aid Villagers in quantifying their impact and articulating coaching, feedback, and learning opportunities as they navigate and master their capabilities within and beyond the Member of Legal role.
Technical Skills:
Regulatory Advisory: Act as the key legal authority on the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and NFA Rules, advising on the obligations tied to being a licensed entity.
Licensing & Registration Management: Oversee the comprehensive strategy for securing and retaining regulatory licenses, inclusive of managing the registration process and navigating intricate exemption structures.
Margin Lending Arrangements: Create, assess, and negotiate complex margin lending agreements with sophisticated institutional counterparts.
Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, evaluate, and negotiate specialized regulatory agreements, such as ISDA/CSA documentation and requisite disclosure papers for regulatory compliance.
Complexity and Impact of Work:
Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate with Trading, Operations, Risk, and Engineering teams to integrate CFTC/NFA compliance criteria directly into trading operations and platform architecture.
Regulatory Horizon Scanning: Proactively track and interpret changes in CFTC mandates and NFA directives, advising the executive team on necessary business strategy adjustments.
Audit & Examination Leadership: Lead the legal response to regulatory inquiries and NFA examinations, overseeing preparation, document submission, and regulatory authorities' strategic communication.
High-Stakes Problem Solving: Serve as a prominent individual contributor on intricate projects like introducing new derivative asset classes and navigating cross-border regulatory transformations.
Risk Mitigation: Drive the production of internal "Rules-to-Workflow" structures to avert regulatory breaches, ensuring the firm's "right to operate" remains unscathed.
Organizational Knowledge:
Thorough knowledge of Anchorage Digital's strategy to effectively lead regulatory licensing projects while considering the respective team’s objectives.
Facilitating transference of knowledge as advancements are made in the licensing applications across the relevant teams.
Aptitude in prioritizing work as per the company's objectives and providing the rationale behind allocated tasks.
Communication and Influence:
Forge influential cross-functional relationships with product, engineering, operations, and other teams to innovate new products, enhance existing businesses, tackle legal challenges, structure complex agreements, and boost efficacy.
Possess robust communication skills for internal and external interactions.
Ability to be client-facing while collaborating with cross-functional teams on various internal projects.
If you possess a J.D. degree with a focus on financial services, commodities, or corporate law, along with at least 4+ years of legal practice experience, including 3+ years concentrating on CFTC and NFA regulatory affairs, you may be suitable for this role. A deep understanding and practical exposure to the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and the Dodd-Frank Act (Title VII), coupled with technical proficiency in derivatives, impeccable communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to function with moderate supervision, would all be advantageous. Additionally, prior in-house legal experience at a fintech firm, hedge fund, leading financial institution, or reputable regulatory practice part of a prominent law firm, as well as familiarity with market infrastructure nuances, will be viewed favorably.
Although not mandatory, a profound appreciation for crypto and a keen comprehension of the intersection between digital assets and CFTC/NFA jurisdiction and global regulatory changes would be advantageous.
Joining the Anchorage Village, a coalition of top minds specializing in platform security, financial services, and distributed ledger technology, you will contribute to offering institutions the vital tools to safely take part in the evolving digital asset landscape. Embracing diversity with a team exceeding 600 members, our common objective is clear: crafting a robust foundation for capital to flow securely in the emerging global financial system. Committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all, Anchorage Digital ensures that everyone feels valued, supported, and integrated, irrespective of background. We extol differences and believe that fostering an open, true self at work uplifts our collective output.
Protecting privacy rights is crucial, and we constantly strive to maintain trust and respect of our clients while handling personal or financial data diligently. For more information on data processing, feel free to contact us.
Anchorage Digital offers institutions the ability to engage with digital assets through various services like custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and top-tier security infrastructure. Additionally, Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., the first federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., operates within the larger framework. Trusted by well-established investment entities like Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, Anchorage Digital holds a Series D valuation surpassing $3 billion. Formed in 2017 in San Francisco, California, Anchorage Digital also houses offices in New York, NY; Porto, Portugal; Singapore; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Due to the rise in digital threats and hostile attacks, a security policy mandates that all incoming employees undergo an in-person onboarding process without exceptions. Obsessed with security and IT integrity, we emphasize physical identity verification and secure IT setup. This move isn't just fueled by security reasons but also to foster our cohesive Village culture, as we strongly believe that our culture is rooted in personal interactions that cannot be transferred through remote setup provisions.
We are currently searching for a skilled Regulatory Licensing Attorney to join our dynamic Legal team. In this vital role, you will function as the firm’s primary expert in CFTC and NFA firm-level licensing matters, directing the organization through the regulatory framework of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). Straddling legal strategies and commercial practicalities within the dynamic crypto sector, your responsibilities entail offering essential legal advice on OTC and cleared derivatives, margin lending, and privacy issues for new business ventures, all while balancing regulatory compliance with the firm’s strategic objectives.
We have devised the Factors of Growth & Impact to aid Villagers in quantifying their impact and articulating coaching, feedback, and learning opportunities as they navigate and master their capabilities within and beyond the Member of Legal role.
Technical Skills:
Regulatory Advisory: Act as the key legal authority on the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and NFA Rules, advising on the obligations tied to being a licensed entity.
Licensing & Registration Management: Oversee the comprehensive strategy for securing and retaining regulatory licenses, inclusive of managing the registration process and navigating intricate exemption structures.
Margin Lending Arrangements: Create, assess, and negotiate complex margin lending agreements with sophisticated institutional counterparts.
Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, evaluate, and negotiate specialized regulatory agreements, such as ISDA/CSA documentation and requisite disclosure papers for regulatory compliance.
Complexity and Impact of Work:
Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate with Trading, Operations, Risk, and Engineering teams to integrate CFTC/NFA compliance criteria directly into trading operations and platform architecture.
Regulatory Horizon Scanning: Proactively track and interpret changes in CFTC mandates and NFA directives, advising the executive team on necessary business strategy adjustments.
Audit & Examination Leadership: Lead the legal response to regulatory inquiries and NFA examinations, overseeing preparation, document submission, and regulatory authorities' strategic communication.
High-Stakes Problem Solving: Serve as a prominent individual contributor on intricate projects like introducing new derivative asset classes and navigating cross-border regulatory transformations.
Risk Mitigation: Drive the production of internal "Rules-to-Workflow" structures to avert regulatory breaches, ensuring the firm's "right to operate" remains unscathed.
Organizational Knowledge:
Thorough knowledge of Anchorage Digital's strategy to effectively lead regulatory licensing projects while considering the respective team’s objectives.
Facilitating transference of knowledge as advancements are made in the licensing applications across the relevant teams.
Aptitude in prioritizing work as per the company's objectives and providing the rationale behind allocated tasks.
Communication and Influence:
Forge influential cross-functional relationships with product, engineering, operations, and other teams to innovate new products, enhance existing businesses, tackle legal challenges, structure complex agreements, and boost efficacy.
Possess robust communication skills for internal and external interactions.
Ability to be client-facing while collaborating with cross-functional teams on various internal projects.
If you possess a J.D. degree with a focus on financial services, commodities, or corporate law, along with at least 4+ years of legal practice experience, including 3+ years concentrating on CFTC and NFA regulatory affairs, you may be suitable for this role. A deep understanding and practical exposure to the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and the Dodd-Frank Act (Title VII), coupled with technical proficiency in derivatives, impeccable communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to function with moderate supervision, would all be advantageous. Additionally, prior in-house legal experience at a fintech firm, hedge fund, leading financial institution, or reputable regulatory practice part of a prominent law firm, as well as familiarity with market infrastructure nuances, will be viewed favorably.
Although not mandatory, a profound appreciation for crypto and a keen comprehension of the intersection between digital assets and CFTC/NFA jurisdiction and global regulatory changes would be advantageous.
Joining the Anchorage Village, a coalition of top minds specializing in platform security, financial services, and distributed ledger technology, you will contribute to offering institutions the vital tools to safely take part in the evolving digital asset landscape. Embracing diversity with a team exceeding 600 members, our common objective is clear: crafting a robust foundation for capital to flow securely in the emerging global financial system. Committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all, Anchorage Digital ensures that everyone feels valued, supported, and integrated, irrespective of background. We extol differences and believe that fostering an open, true self at work uplifts our collective output.
Protecting privacy rights is crucial, and we constantly strive to maintain trust and respect of our clients while handling personal or financial data diligently. For more information on data processing, feel free to contact us.
Binance
Binance Accelerator Program- CEO Office (MLO)
Parque Industrial Global Park Querétaro, Mexico
Parque Industrial Global Park Querétaro, Mexico
Full time
Remote
About the Company:
Binance is a prominent global blockchain ecosystem that operates the largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of trading volume and registered users. Trusted by over 320 million individuals across 100+ countries, Binance is known for its top-notch security, transparency, rapid trading engine, investor protection measures, and diverse range of digital asset products, spanning trading, finance, education, research, and more. The company is dedicated to creating an inclusive crypto ecosystem that enhances financial access and money freedom globally through cryptocurrency.
About Binance Accelerator Program (BAP): Binance Accelerator Program (BAP) offers a 3-6 month internship tailored for Early Career individuals to gain hands-on experience in the rapidly growing digital assets industry. This program allows participants to hone their skills at Binance, the world's foremost blockchain ecosystem, providing valuable insights into working in this domain. Additionally, interns in the BAP engage in networking activities, fostering professional connections and developing transferrable skills crucial for advancing their careers.
Who can Apply: The program is open to current university students and recent graduates.
Responsibilities:
Offering operational assistance on compliance and legal projects which involves document preparation, deadline monitoring, and maintaining organized records.
Aiding in the creation of project materials like kick-off decks, status updates, and meeting minutes for streamlined workflow.
Facilitating the deployment of compliance vendor solutions, coordinating logistics and monitoring progress.
Supporting business analysis, process mapping, and workflow enhancements under supervision.
Conducting research on AML/CFT and other compliance-related subject matter as required.
Assisting in drafting basic reports, presentations, and compliance communications.
Managing compliance systems such as Relativity by organizing data, running queries, and ensuring data accuracy.
Acting as a link between teams to ensure clear communication and follow-ups on time.
Performing general administrative tasks like filing, scheduling, and data entry to back up the compliance and legal teams.
Requirements:
Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, preferably from a reputed university.
Demonstrated interest in compliance, legal, operations, or project coordination, with previous internships or relevant experiences considered advantageous.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Comfortable with technology, data-driven environments, and adept at learning new systems and analyzing data using tools like Excel or Python.
Excellent collaboration and communication abilities with teams working across different time zones.
Possessing an entrepreneurial mindset with strong problem-solving skills, proactive approach, and capability to independently complete tasks.
Responsible, flexible, hardworking, and willing to provide support even during weekends if business exigencies demand.
Why Join Binance:
Contribute to reshaping the future with the leading blockchain ecosystem globally.
Collaborate with an esteemed team in a user-centric organizational setup marked by a flat hierarchy.
Engage in unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy within an innovative atmosphere.
Flourish in a results-oriented workplace with ample opportunities for career progression and continual learning.
Enjoy competitive compensation packages and company benefits.
Avail work-from-home arrangements, subject to the prevailing work requirements.
Additional Note: Binance is committed to equal employment opportunities and values having a diverse workforce as crucial to its success. By applying for a position, you acknowledge reviewing and agreeing to the Candidate Privacy Notice. The company may utilize artificial intelligence tools in the recruitment process to enhance evaluation efficiency. Final recruitment decisions are made by humans, not solely reliant on AI tools. For more details on how your data is managed, feel free to contact the company.
About Binance Accelerator Program (BAP): Binance Accelerator Program (BAP) offers a 3-6 month internship tailored for Early Career individuals to gain hands-on experience in the rapidly growing digital assets industry. This program allows participants to hone their skills at Binance, the world's foremost blockchain ecosystem, providing valuable insights into working in this domain. Additionally, interns in the BAP engage in networking activities, fostering professional connections and developing transferrable skills crucial for advancing their careers.
Who can Apply: The program is open to current university students and recent graduates.
Responsibilities:
Offering operational assistance on compliance and legal projects which involves document preparation, deadline monitoring, and maintaining organized records.
Aiding in the creation of project materials like kick-off decks, status updates, and meeting minutes for streamlined workflow.
Facilitating the deployment of compliance vendor solutions, coordinating logistics and monitoring progress.
Supporting business analysis, process mapping, and workflow enhancements under supervision.
Conducting research on AML/CFT and other compliance-related subject matter as required.
Assisting in drafting basic reports, presentations, and compliance communications.
Managing compliance systems such as Relativity by organizing data, running queries, and ensuring data accuracy.
Acting as a link between teams to ensure clear communication and follow-ups on time.
Performing general administrative tasks like filing, scheduling, and data entry to back up the compliance and legal teams.
Requirements:
Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, preferably from a reputed university.
Demonstrated interest in compliance, legal, operations, or project coordination, with previous internships or relevant experiences considered advantageous.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Comfortable with technology, data-driven environments, and adept at learning new systems and analyzing data using tools like Excel or Python.
Excellent collaboration and communication abilities with teams working across different time zones.
Possessing an entrepreneurial mindset with strong problem-solving skills, proactive approach, and capability to independently complete tasks.
Responsible, flexible, hardworking, and willing to provide support even during weekends if business exigencies demand.
Why Join Binance:
Contribute to reshaping the future with the leading blockchain ecosystem globally.
Collaborate with an esteemed team in a user-centric organizational setup marked by a flat hierarchy.
Engage in unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy within an innovative atmosphere.
Flourish in a results-oriented workplace with ample opportunities for career progression and continual learning.
Enjoy competitive compensation packages and company benefits.
Avail work-from-home arrangements, subject to the prevailing work requirements.
Additional Note: Binance is committed to equal employment opportunities and values having a diverse workforce as crucial to its success. By applying for a position, you acknowledge reviewing and agreeing to the Candidate Privacy Notice. The company may utilize artificial intelligence tools in the recruitment process to enhance evaluation efficiency. Final recruitment decisions are made by humans, not solely reliant on AI tools. For more details on how your data is managed, feel free to contact the company.