Product Lead Counsel

About the role

Binance is looking for a Product Lead Counsel to act as its global product legal lead, giving regulatory and legal guidance across the full product lifecycle, from ideation through launch to ongoing operations. The role advises product teams on regulatory implications and leads the assessment and mitigation of regulatory risks across spot and derivatives trading, payments, digital assets and emerging verticals.

Key responsibilities

• Advise product teams on the regulatory implications of new features, enhancements and market expansions across jurisdictions
• Assess and mitigate regulatory risks across the product suite and partner with product managers, engineers, compliance, risk and BD to embed legal considerations in product development
• Build and maintain scalable product compliance frameworks and controls
• Act as a key decision-maker in product governance forums, balancing compliance with business objectives and user needs
• Engage with regulators and external counsel on product matters and stay ahead of global regulatory developments
• Run cross-functional workshops and training to raise regulatory awareness

Required profile

• Qualified to practice law in a leading jurisdiction, with 10+ years of regulatory legal experience, preferably in-house at a technology, financial services or cryptocurrency company
• Deep knowledge of global financial product regulation, including spot and derivatives trading, payment systems and digital assets
• Track record of working embedded with product and engineering teams and managing complex regulatory compliance matters
• Experience leading and scaling legal teams across regions
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills, and strong business acumen
• Deep understanding of the cryptocurrency industry and its regulatory landscape; able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

What we offer

• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary by role and team)
• A flat, user-centric global organization with autonomy and opportunities for growth