Regulatory Counsel - Australia

Binance is seeking a Regulatory Counsel to provide legal advice on regulatory matters specific to the Australian market, including licensing, compliance, and regulatory developments. You'll collaborate with internal stakeholders to embed regulatory best practices and mitigate legal risks.

Overview

Department

Legal

Job type

Full time

Compensation

Salary not specified

Location

Sydney, Australia

Resume Assistance

See how well your resume matches this job role with our AI-powered score. By uploading your resume, you agree to our Terms of Service

Click to upload

or drag and drop

pdf, doc, or docx (max. 10MB)

Ready to apply?

You're one step away - it takes less than a minute to upload your resume

Responsibilities

Provide expert legal advice on regulatory matters specific to the Australian market, including licensing, compliance, and regulatory developments impacting operations locally and across the APAC region.

Draft, review, and submit regulatory filings, strategic plans, and responses to regulatory inquiries to Australian regulatory authorities such as ASIC and AUSTRAC.

Support the development and implementation of the long-term regulatory strategy in Australia, ensuring alignment with global and regional compliance frameworks.

Monitor and interpret changes in Australian laws and regulations related to financial services, cryptocurrency, fintech, and related sectors to proactively advise business teams and ensure ongoing compliance.

Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including compliance, risk, and business teams, to embed regulatory best practices and mitigate legal risks.

Manage and contribute to the APAC legal and compliance program with a focus on Australian regulatory requirements.

Provide training and guidance to internal teams on regulatory obligations and emerging legal issues in Australia.

Requirements

Qualified and admitted to practice law in Australia.

5-8 years of post-qualification experience, preferably with a strong focus on regulatory, investigations or litigation experience within Australia.

Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment.

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.

AI Disclaimer

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.