Senior Counsel

U.S. , Remote. Posted 5 days ago

The role

You will play a direct role in regulatory and product matters under the Associate General Counsel. You will analyze legal risks for new products, support commercial transactional work, and partner cross-functionally and internationally.

What you will do

Analyze potential legal risks and regulatory requirements for new products and technologies
Review marketing material and related product messaging
Develop playbooks for product teams
Advise on proposed product flows and provide language for terms of use and disclaimers
Lead the regulatory licensing process in specific jurisdictions
Prepare responses to regulatory inquiries from FINRA, NFA, and state regulators
Detail product and marketing compliance requirements for regulated entities
Outline and oversee regular periodic reporting requirements
Interpret laws and compliance obligations for various teams
Assist with civil, litigation or regulatory matters and supervise outside counsel

Required qualifications

JD required

Nice to have

4+ years experience as a practicing attorney
2+ years of experience within a law firm setting
Experience in engaging with regulators, including state officials/attorney generals, CFTC, SEC, OCC or financial regulators
Experience working with product teams, deeply understanding and providing direct input to customer facing products
Experience drafting and negotiating fintech, financial services and tech agreements
Experience advising financial institutions, including broker dealers, on risk mitigation across financial products
Startup experience (tech, crypto a plus)

Benefits

Unlimited PTO (for salaried FTE roles)
Mental wellness benefits
Free 1:1 virtual visits with a licensed mental wellness professional
Comprehensive competitive health benefits
Work-from-home equipment reimbursements available to new hires
Annual professional development budget
Free 1:1 virtual visits with a career coach
401k plan with employer match

About the company

Binance.US is a licensed and regulated U.S. cryptocurrency exchange where users can buy, trade, hold, and earn digital assets. All roles supporting Binance.US are employed via BAM Management US Holdings Inc. or BAM Management Canada Holdings Inc.