Regulatory Counsel - Africa at Binance Nigeria (Onsite or Remote)

Binance is the global blockchain company behind the world’s largest digital asset exchange by trading volume and users, serving a greater mission to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom of money for people around the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Regulatory Counsel - Africa

Location: Onsite or Remote
Job type Full-time
Category: Legal & Compliance

Description

• Are you looking to be a part of the most influential company in the blockchain industry and contribute to the crypto-currency revolution that is changing the world?

Responsibilities

• Advising on a variety of regulatory issues, including licensing and a range of other matters pivotal to the company's growth across the region and globally
• Drafting and reviewing strategic plans and submissions to regulatory authorities, responding to regulatory enquiries, and help shaping the long-term regulatory strategy
• Developing and managing the Africa legal and compliance programme and ongoing regulatory strategy
• Anticipating and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current laws relevant to your own substantive area to provide strategic advice and foster compliance.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in one or more of the relevant jurisdictions, other common law jurisdictions may also be considered
• 4-8 years post qualification experience gained in top tier law firms and/or financial institutions 
• Experience providing regulatory advice to financial institutions and other businesses including banks, investment managers and payments platforms 
• The role will entail primarily non-contentious work but candidates with contentious and disputes background are welcome to apply.

Benefits
Working at Binance:

• Do something meaningful; Be a part of the future of finance technology and the no.1 company in the industry
• Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems
• International work environment and flat organisation
• Great career development opportunities in a growing company
• Possibility for relocation and international transfers mid-career
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours, Casual work attire.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.