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Legal Counsel - Commercial & IP

Binance

29 Feb 2024

Job Description
Binance is the leading global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider whose suite of financial products includes the world’s largest digital-asset exchange.

Our mission is to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom of money.

If you’re looking for a fast-paced, mission-driven organization where opportunities to learn and excel are endless, then Binance is the place for you.

Responsibilties

  • Manage Binance Global IP strategy, including all aspects of registration of IP, protection of IP (including IP litigation) and technology & data licensing.
  • Manage our brand protection efforts across multiple brands and businesses to protect our consumers from fraudulent operators.
  • Provide strategic legal advice and counsel on a variety of licensing, intellectual property, commercial and other legal topics.
  • Perform or supervise IP due diligence and advise on IP risks in M&A and other commercial transactions.
  • Partner with cross-functional and regional teams to provide support on a wide range of transactional matters.
  • Drafting and negotiating contracts for different business lines, providing holistic risk assessments and suggestions to enhance business value while mitigating downside risk across multiple areas of the company.
  • Anticipate and maintain up-to-date knowledge of current laws relevant to your own substantive area to provide strategic advice and foster a culture of compliance.
  • Identify legal framework developments, align and promote consistency of approach in legal matters between internal stakeholders.
  • Take prudent risks within the context of the overall business, and advise and implement solutions to address issues identified.

Requirements

  • Qualified to practice law in Hong Kong, Singapore or a common-law jurisdiction.
  • 6-10 PQE working in-house at a well-established organization or at a global law firm.
  • Transactional experience in tech, e-commerce, fintech or payments.
  • Strong team player and good business sense.
  • Has a proven track-record of advising on IP and commercial matters.
  • Possesses strong legal technical expertise as well as exceptional business acumen and people skills.
  • Hands-on work ethic as well as ability to independently manage complex projects.
  • Develop relevant and creative solutions to meet current and evolving business needs.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken Mandarin and English is mandatory to work with internal and external stakeholders effectively.

Working at Binance

  • Be a part of the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem that continues to grow and offers excellent career development opportunities
  • Work alongside diverse, world-class talent in an environment where learning and growth opportunities are endless
  • Tackle fast-paced, challenging and unique projects
  • Work in a truly global organization, with international teams and a flat organizational structure
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Flexible working hours, remote-first, and casual work attire

Learn more about how Binancians embody the organization’s core values , creating a unified culture that enables collaboration, excellence, and growth.

Apply today to be a part of the Web3 revolution!

Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.

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