Product Lead Counsel
~$124,563 - $231,332Market Estimate
Asia
Full-Time
Senior (7+ yrs)
Legal & Compliance
Leadership
Posted on August 11, 2026
Rresponsibilities
Serve as Binance's global product legal lead, providing regulatory and legal guidance across the full product lifecycle — from ideation through launch to ongoing operations
Advise product teams on regulatory implications of new features, product enhancements, and market expansions across jurisdictions
Lead the assessment and mitigation of regulatory risks across Binance's product suite, including spot and derivatives trading, payments, digital assets, and emerging verticals
Partner directly with product managers, engineers, compliance, risk, and BD to embed legal and regulatory considerations into product development processes
Build and maintain scalable product compliance frameworks and controls that support growth across diverse regulatory environments
Act as a key decision-maker in product governance forums, balancing regulatory compliance with business objectives and user needs
Lead engagement with regulators and external counsel on product-related matters across multiple jurisdictions
Stay ahead of global regulatory developments and translate them into actionable guidance for product and business teams
Conduct cross-functional workshops and training to elevate regulatory awareness across the organization
Requirements:
Qualified to practice law in a leading jurisdiction with significant international regulatory legal experience.
10+ years of experience in regulatory legal roles, preferably in-house at a technology, financial services, or cryptocurrency company
Deep knowledge of global financial product regulation, including spot and derivatives trading, payment systems, and digital assets
Proven track record of working embedded with product and engineering teams to shape product decisions
Experience managing complex regulatory compliance matters and engaging with regulators across multiple jurisdictions
Experience leading and scaling legal teams across regions
Strong stakeholder management skills — ability to build trusted relationships with regulators, business leaders, product teams, and external counsel
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Strong business acumen with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach
Deep understanding of the cryptocurrency industry and its evolving global regulatory landscape
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment managing multiple priorities
Company: Binance
Operates the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, offering trading, staking, and blockchain ecosystem services to 270M+ users globally.
5001-10000 employees
Finance & Fintech
HQ: None (Global)
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