Binance is hiring a
Legal Counsel

Summary

The job is for an in-house corporate counsel at Binance, a fast-paced technology company specializing in blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure. The role involves managing IP strategy, brand protection, providing legal advice, and performing IP due diligence.

Requirements

• Qualified to practise law in the UK or other leading common law jurisdiction. Exceptional candidates qualified in other jurisdictions may also be considered
• 6-10 PQE Corporate in-house counsel experience from a significant advantage especially at a fast-paced technology company
• Strong team player and good business sense
• Has a proven track-record of advising on IP matters and commercial matters
• Possesses solid legal technical expertise as well as sound business and people judgment
• Hands on at work and can be independent in managing complex projects
• Can develop relevant and creative solutions to meet current and evolving business needs
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

Responsibilities

• Manage Binance Global IP strategy, including all aspects of registration of IP, protection of IP (including IP litigation) and technology and data licensing
• Manage our brand protection efforts across multiple brands and businesses to protect our consumers from fraudulent operators
• Provide strategic legal advice and counsel on a variety of licensing, intellectual property, commercial and other legal topics
• Perform or supervise IP due diligence and advise on IP risks in M&As and other commercial transactions
• Engage and manage outside counsel to effectively and efficiently represent Binance
• Anticipate and maintain up-to-date knowledge of current laws relevant to your own substantive area to provide strategic advice and foster compliance
• Identify legal framework developments, align and promote consistency of approach in legal matters between the internal stakeholders

Benefits

• Be a part of the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem that continues to grow and offers excellent career development opportunities
• Work alongside diverse, world-class talent in an environment where learning and growth opportunities are endless
• Tackle fast-paced, challenging and unique projects
• Work in a truly global organization, with international teams and a flat organizational structure
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working hours, remote-first, and casual work attire