Regulatory Counsel - MENA

Crypto Pro Network; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunities for career growth

Work-from-home arrangement

Job summary

A leading global blockchain ecosystem is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to support regional efforts in obtaining regulatory approvals and developing strategic approaches specific to MENA jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will possess 5-10 years of experience in financial services regulation, an understanding of cryptocurrency compliance, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. Binance offers a competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a work-from-home arrangement dependent on team needs.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years post-qualification experience with a strong background in financial services regulation.
• Experience from a reputable law firm or relevant in‑house legal roles.
• Deep understanding of financial products including trading and payment systems.

Responsibilities

• Support regional efforts in strategizing and obtaining regulatory approvals.
• Develop and implement strategic regulatory approaches in MENA.
• Provide legal support for new products while balancing compliance.

Skills

Financial services regulation

Cross-functional collaboration

Proactive problem solving

Cryptocurrency industry knowledge

Job description

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by over 280 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support Binance’s regional efforts in strategizing, analyzing, and obtaining and maintaining necessary local regulatory approvals and licenses across the MENA region.
• Develop and implement the company’s strategic regulatory approach specific to MENA jurisdictions.
• Provide legal and regulatory support to business teams for the launch and growth of new products and services, balancing commercial objectives with regulatory compliance.
• Draft, improve and maintain local terms of service and product terms for locally licensed entities.
• Support the day-to-day operations of local entities in respect of marketing initiatives, product launches and new partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators and government agencies across MENA.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments and trends in the cryptocurrency and financial sectors within the MENA region, ensuring Binance’s compliance and proactive adaptation.

Requirements:

• 5-10 years post-qualification experience with a strong background in financial services regulation.
• Experience from a reputable law firm and/or relevant in‑house legal roles, ideally with exposure to the MENA regulatory environment.
• Deep understanding of financial products including spot trading, margin trading, futures, options, and payment systems (FIAT channels, PSPs, wallets, etc.).
• Strong interest and knowledge of the cryptocurrency industry and its regulatory landscape in MENA.
• Proven track record of managing regulatory approvals and compliance in complex, fast‑evolving markets.
• Excellent cross‑functional collaboration skills and a team‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to provide practical, actionable legal advice in a dynamic and complex regulatory environment.
• Proactive, hands‑on approach to problem‑solving and shaping strategic company decisions.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage but not required.

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.