Regulatory Counsel - South Africa

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.

• Advise on a variety of regulatory issues including product offering, licensing, marketing restrictions, compliance, AML/CTF and other matters pivotal to Binance's growth across multiple African jurisdictions (e.g. South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya) and globally

• Draft and review strategic plans and submissions to regulatory authorities; respond to regulatory enquiries and help shape long-term regulatory strategy

• Provide guidance to product and marketing teams on the scope of product offerings and marketing campaigns across multiple African jurisdictions

• Work with local teams to develop and manage legal and compliance programmes and ongoing regulatory strategy across Africa

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory developments to provide strategic advice and foster compliance

• Prepare leadership summaries, proposals, reports and regulatory commentary on upcoming legislation

• Manage relationships with external law firms and relevant stakeholders

Why Binance

• Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem

• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure

• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment

• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning

• Competitive salary and company benefits

• Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)

Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.

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