Regulatory Counsel MENA
Job Summary
- Support Binances regional efforts in strategizing analyzing and obtaining and maintaining necessary local regulatory approvals and licenses across the MENA region.
- Develop and implement the companys strategic regulatory approach specific to MENA jurisdictions.
- Provide legal and regulatory support to business teams for the launch and growth of new products and services balancing commercial objectives with regulatory compliance.
- Draft improve and maintain local terms of service and product terms for locally licensed entities.
- Support the day-to-day operations of local entities in respect of marketing initiatives product launches and new partnerships.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators and government agencies across MENA.
- Monitor and interpret regulatory developments and trends in the cryptocurrency and financial sectors within the MENA region ensuring Binances compliance and proactive adaptation.
- 5-10 years post-qualification experience with a strong background in financial services regulation.
- Experience from a reputable law firm and/or relevant in-house legal roles ideally with exposure to the MENA regulatory environment.
- Deep understanding of financial products including spot trading margin trading futures options and payment systems (FIAT channels PSPs wallets etc.).
- Strong interest and knowledge of the cryptocurrency industry and its regulatory landscape in MENA.
- Proven track record of managing regulatory approvals and compliance in complex fast-evolving markets.
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and a team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to provide practical actionable legal advice in a dynamic and complex regulatory environment.
- Proactive hands-on approach to problem-solving and shaping strategic company decisions.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage but not required.
Key Skills
- Eclipse
- HR Administration
- Fabrication
- Core Banking
- Entry Level
About Company
Binance is a blockchain ecosystem comprised of Exchange, Labs, Launchpad, Info, Academy, Trust Wallet, and Blockchain Charity Foundation (BCF). Binance Exchange is one of the fastest and most popular cryptocurrency exchange platforms in the world, capable of processing over 1.4 millio ... View more