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GlobalSanctionsLeadCounsel
“Global Sanctions Lead Counsel at Binance. Skills: Subject matter expert for sanctions-related legal issues, Lead counsel for sanctions-related legal issues, Primary point of contact for matters pertaining to sanctions legal risks, Expert legal representation in filings, communications with OFAC, and interactions with other sanctions-associated regulatory bodies, Proficient legal advice on contract issues and specific transaction-related sanctions questions. Serve as the subject matter expert and”
What You'll Achieve.
Position Binance at the forefront of its field
Industry & Context.
Conduct appropriate analyses as needed
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of relevant experience as an attorney and compliance professional specializing in sanctions matters, Deep technical expertise in sanctions laws and regulations, Experience dealing with OFAC and other authoritative bodies in major jurisdictions, Sound knowledge of sanctions issues occurring in complex transactions and financial products, Adept at communicating effectively on intricate issues with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization, Proficient in offering concise, sound recommendations to senior management, Proven leadership aptitude, Change agility, Proven ability to work proficiently with lawyers and businesses across diverse geographies and cultures, Understand the implications of multi-jurisdictional issues, particularly in areas of data privacy and transmission
Nice to Have
Familiarity with the anti-money laundering and financial crimes framework applicable to global financial institutions
What You'll Do.
Serve as the subject matter expert and lead counsel for sanctions-related legal issues
Act as the primary point of contact for matters pertaining to sanctions legal risks
Collaborate with the global sanctions compliance team and other control functions to identify
and mitigate sanctions risks in all business operations and transactions
Offer expert legal representation in filings
communications with OFAC
and interactions with other sanctions-associated regulatory bodies
Provide proficient legal advice on contract issues and specific transaction-related sanctions questions
Develop and implement industry-leading strategies and initiatives concerning sanctions matters
Oversee the engagement and manage relationships with external legal counsel concerning sanctions-related issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with the global sanctions compliance team and other control functions; Communicate effectively on intricate issues with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization; Work proficiently with lawyers and businesses across diverse geographies and cultures
Communication Scope
Communicating effectively on intricate issues with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization; Offering concise, sound recommendations to senior management
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