Product Counsel

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, 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 - Act as primary legal counsel for designated product verticals (at least two), providing end-to-end legal support from product development through to launch and ongoing governance. - Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of product documentation, user terms, and commercial agreements to regulated-grade standards. - Provide clear, business-oriented legal advice on product structuring, innovation, and regulatory considerations across multiple jurisdictions. - Collaborate with product managers, business leads, compliance, and risk teams to anticipate legal issues throughout the product lifecycle. - Enhance the quality and consistency of legal documentation, ensuring enforceability and alignment with best practices in global financial markets. - Support global and regional legal projects, including responding to legal and regulatory developments. - Contribute to knowledge-sharing and mentorship within the Product Legal team, helping to build resilience. ### Preferred Qualifications: - Qualified lawyer with strong academic credentials, admitted in a leading common law or civil law jurisdiction. - 6-10 years’ post-qualification experience in financial services, technology, or a top-tier law firm, with a focus on margin lending, derivatives, trading, structured products, or fintech/crypto. - Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex financial or technology product terms and user-facing documentation. - Familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to digital assets (experience with ADGM/FSRA, ESMA, FCA, MAS, or equivalent regulators is a strong advantage).Commercial mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages (especially relevant to APAC or Middle East) are a plus to engage with internal and external stakeholders. - Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and delivering high-quality work. - Comfortable working across time zones and cultures, with strong collaboration skills. - Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to operate with a high degree of independence.