Binance

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GlobalSanctionsLeadCounsel

London, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“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.

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Problems you'll solve

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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