Crypto Regulatory Counsel — AML & FinReg Specialist

Binance; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Competitive compensation

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Binance is seeking a Senior Regulatory Counsel to join our U.S. legal team. You will advise on regulatory litigation matters, AML and sanctions programs, and coordination with U.S.

regulators across FinCEN, SEC, CFTC, and OFAC. You will guide cross‑functional teams and manage sensitive investigations. You have 5–8 years of private practice or in‑house experience, strong analytical and project‑management skills, and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly.

Qualifications

• 5‑8 years' private practice or in‑house legal experience with respect to financial services, contentious regulatory matters and/or litigation.
• Keen interest in and knowledge of U.S. AML and sanctions compliance programs.
• Strong understanding of U.S. financial products, including spot trading, margin trading, futures and options.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage complex issues proactively.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to work independently and with cross‑functional teams.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Legal Department and management regarding regulatory litigation matters and relationships with U.S. government agencies.
• Support the company's response to regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance reviews.
• Provide guidance in coordination with cross-functional teams to comply with legal obligations of high sensitivity.
• Support regulatory filings, investigations, remediation efforts and enforcement matters as needed.
• Contribute to strategic advice for regulatory risk management across the organization.

Skills

Regulatory litigation

AML compliance

Sanctions programs

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Job description

Binance is seeking a Senior Regulatory Counsel to join our U.S. legal team. You will advise on regulatory litigation matters, AML and sanctions programs, and coordination with U.S.

regulators across FinCEN, SEC, CFTC, and OFAC. You will guide cross‑functional teams and manage sensitive investigations. You have 5–8 years of private practice or in‑house experience, strong analytical and project‑management skills, and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly.