Product Lead Counsel

binance· Legal
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🌍 Remote📍 Asia📍 Hong Kong📍 Middle East & North Africa📍 United Kingdom, LondonFull time Onsite or Remote

About this role

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.

Rresponsibilities

  • Serve as Binance's global product legal lead, providing regulatory and legal guidance across the full product lifecycle — from ideation through launch to ongoing operations
  • Advise product teams on regulatory implications of new features, product enhancements, and market expansions across jurisdictions
  • Lead the assessment and mitigation of regulatory risks across Binance's product suite, including spot and derivatives trading, payments, digital assets, and emerging verticals
  • Partner directly with product managers, engineers, compliance, risk, and BD to embed legal and regulatory considerations into product development processes
  • Build and maintain scalable product compliance frameworks and controls that support growth across diverse regulatory environments
  • Act as a key decision-maker in product governance forums, balancing regulatory compliance with business objectives and user needs
  • Lead engagement with regulators and external counsel on product-related matters across multiple jurisdictions
  • Stay ahead of global regulatory developments and translate them into actionable guidance for product and business teams
  • Conduct cross-functional workshops and training to elevate regulatory awareness across the organization

Requirements:

  • Qualified to practice law in a leading jurisdiction with significant international regulatory legal experience.  
  • 10+ years of experience in regulatory legal roles, 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
  • Proven track record of working embedded with product and engineering teams to shape product decisions
  • Experience managing complex regulatory compliance matters and engaging with regulators across multiple jurisdictions
  • Experience leading and scaling legal teams across regions
  • Strong stakeholder management skills — ability to build trusted relationships with regulators, business leaders, product teams, and external counsel
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Strong business acumen with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach
  • Deep understanding of the cryptocurrency industry and its evolving global regulatory landscape
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment managing multiple priorities
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)

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Yes, this Product Lead Counsel position at binance is remote, with team members based in Asia, Hong Kong, Middle East & North Africa, United Kingdom, London. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Product Lead Counsel role at binance full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time Onsite or Remote position. It is posted as a Product Lead Counsel role in the Legal department at binance.
Which team or department does the Product Lead Counsel at binance belong to?
This Product Lead Counsel position is part of the Legal department at binance. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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This Product Lead Counsel position at binance was posted on Aug 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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