ai analyst backend bitcoin blockchain community manager crypto cryptography cto customer support dao data science defi design developer relations devops discord economy designer entry level erc erc 20 evm front end full stack gaming ganache golang hardhat intern java javascript layer 2 marketing mobile moderator nft node non tech open source openzeppelin pay in crypto product manager project manager react refi research ruby rust sales smart contract solana solidity truffle web3 py web3js zero knowledge
| Job Position | Company | Posted | Location | Salary | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Binance | Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
| |||
Binance | Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
| |||
Binance | Tokyo, Japan |
| |||
Global Settlement Network | Miami, FL, United States | $133k - $135k | |||
| Learn job-ready web3 skills on your schedule with 1-on-1 support & get a job, or your money back. | | by Metana Bootcamp Info | |||
Ztek Consulting | New York, NY, United States | $120k - $130k | |||
Tata Consultancy Services | New York, NY, United States | $100k - $130k | |||
Divine | San Francisco, CA, United States | $121k - $164k | |||
Binance | Taipei, Taiwan |
| |||
Binance | South East Asia |
| |||
Binance | Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
| |||
Ackee Blockchain Security | Remote |
| |||
Solana Foundation | Remote | $77k - $90k | |||
Solana Foundation | Remote | $84k - $107k | |||
Okx | Remote | $105k - $150k | |||
Provable | Remote | $126k - $150k |
Commercial Counsel
Asia / Hong Kong / UAE, Abu Dhabi / UAE, Dubai
Legal & Compliance – Legal /
Full-time Onsite or Remote /
Remote
Apply for this job
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.
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Counsel with strong payments expertise to join our team, providing strategic legal counsel and driving complex commercial transactions in the fast-evolving payments space.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders of the commercial, product, and marketing teams, delivering pragmatic legal counsel that balances risk with commercial objectives to support business growth.
- Lead negotiations on Binance’s most complex and strategic commercial agreements related to payments, cards, and fintech partnerships, managing all stages from drafting and negotiation through to execution.
- Mentor, and develop junior to mid-level legal professionals across the Commercial, Marketing & IP legal teams, cultivating a high-performance team and strengthening the legal department’s capabilities.
- Proactively monitor legal and regulatory developments in payments and fintech across relevant jurisdictions to ensure compliance and implement forward-looking risk management strategies.
- Drive operational excellence by refining and standardizing legal processes, playbooks, and frameworks for the global commercial teams.
- Oversee external counsel relationships and budgets efficiently, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal support.
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer in the UK, US, or another common law jurisdiction.
- 8+ years post-qualification experience, with significant in-house experience at a leading technology, fintech, or fast-paced global company.
- Proven track record of leading and negotiating complex, high-stakes commercial transactions, with a strong focus on payments, cards, or related fintech sectors.
- Exceptional business acumen with a strong ability to provide pragmatic, solution-oriented legal advice.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate effectively across global teams.
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.
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.
Apply for this job
What does a blockchain developer do?
A blockchain developer is a software developer who specializes in the development of applications that make use of blockchain technology
Some of the responsibilities of a blockchain developer may include:
- Designing and implementing smart contracts.
- Creating and maintaining the infrastructure that supports the blockchain network, and developing user-facing applications that make use of the blockchain.
- Additionally, a blockchain developer may also be responsible for researching and staying up-to-date with the latest developments in blockchain technology, in order to ensure that their applications are secure and efficient.