Commercial Counsel

Binance; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global blockchain ecosystem as a Commercial Counsel focused on the MENA region. In this dynamic role, you will draft and negotiate digital asset loan agreements and complex commercial contracts while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will also monitor developments in the digital asset space and help train junior lawyers. This innovative firm offers a competitive salary, opportunities for career growth, and a flexible work-from-home arrangement, making it an exciting opportunity for legal professionals looking to shape the future of finance.

Benefits

Work-from-home arrangement

Career growth opportunities

Continuous learning

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 3-6 years PQE with experience in loan/finance transactions.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts and MENA legal frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate digital asset loan agreements.
• Support day-to-day commercial contracting and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Commercial Contract Drafting

Loan/Finance Transactions

Legal Frameworks in MENA

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Commercial Counsel - MENA

Global, Remote

Competitive Salary

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 250 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.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate digital asset loan agreements, including with traditional financial institutions and other digital asset organisations
• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial contracts in the general digital asset space, including anything from fiat ramps to marketing agreements
• Support day-to-day commercial contracting, including service agreements and customer/supply side documents
• Work closely and in harmony with product, operations, admin and risk teams to enable existing and new business initiatives across MENA and globally
• Monitor, interpret and provide updates on developments in the digital asset space in MENA
• Help uplift and train our junior lawyers

Requirements

• 3-6 years PQE, with direct experience in loan/finance transactions gained from a global law firm or well-regarded in-house organisation
• Strong understanding and experience with drafting and analysing commercial contracts
• Familiarity with MENA legal frameworks, particularly in UAE and Bahrain

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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