Commercial Counsel, LATAM

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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for drafting and negotiating contracts for different business lines and providing holistic risk assessment and suggestions to enhance business value while mitigating downside risk across multiple areas of the company 
• Partner with cross-functional and regional teams to provide support on a wide range of transactional matters
• Anticipate and maintain up-to-date knowledge of current laws, including data privacy and protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, PDPA).
• Provide proactive, in-depth, business-focused advice and counsel on commercial and data privacy matters.
• Manage legal efforts in response to company matters, including data breach incidents and regulatory inquiries, and take charge of external communication on legal issues.
• Identify developments in legal frameworks, including privacy laws, and align and promote consistency of approach in legal matters between internal stakeholders.
• Advise on data privacy impact assessments, data subject rights requests, and cross-border data transfers.
• Take prudent risks within the context of the overall business, advising and implementing solutions to address commercial and privacy-related issues.

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with 5-8 years of relevant legal experience at a reputable international law firm or in-house legal team.
• Experience with tech contracts, e-commerce, fintech or payments, and data privacy compliance.
• Strong team player with good business sense.
• Possesses solid legal technical expertise and sound business judgment in both commercial and data privacy law.
• Hands-on and independent in managing complex projects, including privacy compliance programs.
• Excellent legal drafting and interpretation skills.

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) Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.By submitting a job application, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Candidate Privacy Notice.