Legal & Regulatory Counsel, Payments (Kazakhstan)

Binance is exploring opportunities to expand its licensed payment business in Kazakhstan and the broader CIS region. We are looking for a Legal & Regulatory Counsel to provide end-to-end legal and regulatory support to the local licensed payment business: from licensing and regulatory dialogue with the NBK and AFSA to contract review, corporate matters, and ongoing compliance with the applicable legal framework.

• Support the licensing process with the NBK and AFSA: preparation of application packages, legal analysis, internal documents, and responses to regulator queries;
• Monitor and analyse Kazakhstan legislation and regulations on payments, e-money, currency regulation, AML/CFT, and personal data, as well as the AIFC/AFSA framework; assess their impact on the business and advise on implementation;
• Prepare formal regulatory correspondence, requests for clarification, and comments on draft regulations; participate in meetings and discussions with the NBK, AFSA, and other authorities;
• Provide legal support for regulatory sandbox participation, including the structuring of pilot products and testing conditions;
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, including partner bank and client fund safeguarding arrangements, outsourcing and intragroup service agreements, technology and vendor contracts, and client terms and conditions;
• Conduct legal review of new products and services, including client documentation, disclosures, and compliance with consumer protection requirements;
• Provide corporate legal support to the local licensed entities, including incorporation, constitutional documents, board and shareholder resolutions, corporate governance documentation, and regulatory approvals and notifications for senior appointments;
• Develop and maintain internal policies and procedures required by the NBK and AFSA, in cooperation with the compliance and risk functions;
• Provide legal support during regulatory inspections, examinations, and audits, and ensure timely submission of regulatory notifications;
• Handle legal aspects of client complaints and disputes, and coordinate the work of external counsel;
• Work closely with Binance's global legal, compliance, and payments teams to align local requirements with group practice.

• Law degree from a recognised university; a master's degree (LLM) or equivalent is an advantage;
• 5+ years of legal experience focused on financial services regulation at a bank, payment organisation, fintech company, or law firm with a financial services practice;
• Hands-on experience of licensing and regulatory engagement with the NBK and/or the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market;
• Strong knowledge of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Payments and Payment Systems", NBK regulations on payment organisations and e-money, currency regulation, AML/CFT, and personal data legislation;
• Knowledge of the AIFC/AFSA regulatory framework is a strong advantage;
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including banking, outsourcing, and technology contracts;
• Experience in corporate law and governance of regulated financial entities;
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business solutions;
• Experience in crypto, digital assets, or e-money is an advantage;
• Excellent drafting skills and ability to work effectively with global cross-functional teams in a fast-moving environment;
• Fluent Russian and English required; Kazakh strongly preferred.