Overview

Please note, all positions at Binance require relevant experience. Applications without required experience will not be considered.

Binance is the global blockchain company behind the world’s largest digital asset exchange by trading volume and users, serving a greater mission to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom of money for people around the world.

Are you looking to be a part of one of the most influential companies in the blockchain industry and contribute to the crypto-currency revolution that is changing the world?

We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel (Dispute Resolution), to manage international commercial and related disputes. The successful candidate will work closely with other lawyers and business leaders across the entire organization.

The person selected will be expected to play an active role in not just maintaining, but also strengthening Binance’s dispute resolution function. This should include a rigorous ‘early case assessment’ process, a hands on approach with outside counsel, close oversight of budgets and spend, maintenance and cultivation of relationships with business and functional leaders across the company, effective use of state of the art litigation management tools and dashboards, creative use of alternative fee arrangements, and more.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in running litigation and arbitration cases through all procedural stages including the ability to engage in settlement negotiations.

The person selected should be able to function in a matrixed organization where hierarchy is minimized. The successful candidate should possess the ability to work collaboratively with numerous stakeholders and to identify those who should be consulted or apprised of significant events or developments. The candidate must be adept at managing work across multiple time zones while still maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify, develop and implement effective and cost-efficient strategies to obtain optimal outcomes in each case;
  • Effectively manage outside counsel relationships and control costs and external spend;
  • Implement effective early case assessment procedures;
  • Implement effective case management systems and advanced dashboards for reporting on litigation matters for a wide range of interested stakeholders;
  • Partner effectively with business leaders to obtain maximum results balanced with reducing the loss of key customers and the company’s losses;
  • Apply strong social and communication skills, and be able to build a network of trusting relationships with management and employees with various backgrounds and different styles;
  • Be able to develop a good understanding of our business development trends;
  • Proactively identify and solve the most complex problems and think beyond existing solutions to create sustainable competitive advantage;
  • Actively acquire and stay up to date with the latest regulatory stance and legal classifications of cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and relevant fintech trends in key jurisdictions globally;
  • Reviewing commercial contracts, handbooks, bonus schemes and policies including data privacy and bring your own device policies;
  • Partner with other team members on ad hoc projects.

Requirements:

  • Master of Laws Degree or above；
  • Minimum of 8 years of post qualification experience with at least 6 years in dispute resolution in a global law firm, and/or a technology company;
  • Having substantial dispute resolution experience and experience in trials, court procedure, mediations, and arbitrations;
  • Ability to think strategically and to serve as a trusted business partner with senior business leaders;
  • Can develop relevant and creative solutions to meet current and evolving business needs；
  • Experience in dealing with issues relating to international business；
  • Excellent drafting and legal interpretation skills；
  • Excellent problem solving, analytical and organizational skills；
  • Sound interpersonal and communication skills；
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English;
  • Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) is a big plus.

Conditions

  • Do something meaningful; Be a part of the future of finance technology and the no.1 company in the industry
  • Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems
  • International work environment and flat organisation
  • Great career development opportunities in a growing company
  • Possibility for relocation and international transfers mid-career
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working hours, Casual work attire