Product Lead Counsel at Binance

Binance; Singapore; Remote; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home arrangement

Job summary

Binance Singapore is seeking a senior regulatory and product-law leader to guide the company through complex global regulatory landscapes and product lifecycles. This on-site role in Singapore requires deep crypto regulation knowledge and a proven ability to work closely with product, engineering, risk and compliance teams.

You will shape legal strategy for new features, manage regulatory risks, engage with regulators, and build scalable compliance frameworks to support rapid growth across

Qualifications

• 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 embedding with product and engineering teams to shape product decisions.
• Experience engaging with regulators across multiple jurisdictions and leading regulatory matters.

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 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 supporting growth across 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.

Skills

Regulatory law

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Business acumen

Cryptocurrency regulatory knowledge

Education

Qualified to practice law in leading jurisdiction

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Remote, SG.

Rresponsibilities

• 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 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)

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