Regulatory Counsel
Binance
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇹🇷 Turkey
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Advise on regulatory perimeter assessments, licensing and registration applications, product compliance, regulatory investigations, advertising, and consumer protection matters specific to Turkey’s financial and crypto regulatory framework.
- Support local and global business teams on product launches, marketing campaigns, and promotional activities by providing legal/regulatory guidance, drafting product terms, and ensuring compliance with Turkish regulatory requirements.
- Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders through effective contract management, budget oversight, and timely legal advice.
- Keep abreast of the latest developments in Turkish laws and regulations affecting crypto, FinTech, and blockchain industries, providing strategic, forward-looking advice to foster compliance and mitigate risks.
- Proactively identify legal and regulatory challenges and propose practical solutions to support business objectives.
- Collaborate closely with legal teams across different time zones to provide seamless, around-the-clock legal support.
- Manage relationships with external counsel and regulatory authorities in Turkey.
- Represent the company in legal proceedings or regulatory matters in Turkey when required, safeguarding the company’s interests.
Requirements
- Qualified to practice law in Turkey.
- 5-10 years of post-qualification experience, preferably with a focus on financial services, FinTech, crypto, or blockchain sectors.
- Law degree from a reputable university; advanced degrees (e.g., Master’s in Financial or Technology Law) are a plus.
- Experience working in a top-tier law firm or in-house legal team with exposure to Turkish financial regulatory authorities.
- Strong knowledge of Turkish financial, crypto, and consumer protection regulations.
- Proven ability to work independently and pragmatically in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Excellent project management skills and ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams across multiple locations and cultures.
- Strong time management skills to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Passionate about FinTech innovation and cryptocurrency adoption in Turkey.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and company benefits
- Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
regulatory perimeter assessmentslicensing and registration applicationsproduct compliancecontract managementbudget oversightlegal adviceproject managementlegal proceedingsregulatory investigationsdrafting product terms
Soft skills
strong working relationshipseffective communicationindependent workpragmatic problem-solvingtime managementcoordination with cross-functional teamsability to handle multiple prioritiesadaptability in fast-paced environmentsstrategic thinkingcollaboration
Certifications
qualified to practice law in Turkeylaw degreeMaster’s in Financial LawMaster’s in Technology Law