Product Lead Counsel

Binance; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Binance is seeking a global product legal lead to counsel product teams from ideation through launch and ongoing operations, ensuring regulatory alignment across jurisdictions in a fast-growing crypto environment.

You will partner with product, engineering, risk and compliance to embed regulatory considerations into development, build scalable frameworks, and engage with regulators in multiple jurisdictions. This role offers a remote-first, globally distributed workplace.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of regulatory legal experience in technology/crypto
• Deep knowledge of global financial product regulation (spot, derivatives, payments, digital assets)
• Experience embedding legal with product/engineering teams
• Experience engaging with regulators across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience leading and scaling legal teams across regions

Responsibilities

• Serve as Binance’s global product legal lead across the full product lifecycle
• Advise product teams on regulatory implications of features and market expansions
• Lead assessment and mitigation of regulatory risks across product suites
• Partner with product, engineers, compliance, risk, and BD to embed regulatory considerations
• Build and maintain scalable product compliance frameworks and controls
• Act as a decision-maker in product governance forums
• Lead regulator engagement and external counsel on product matters
• Stay ahead of regulatory developments and translate them into guidance
• Conduct cross-functional workshops to elevate regulatory awareness

Skills

Regulatory law

Cross-border regulation

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Legal leadership

Cryptocurrency knowledge

Business acumen

Education

Bar admission

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 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, and more. Our mission is to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world.

Responsibilities

• 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 of finance
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced and innovative enviornment with autonomy
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team)

Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.