Product Counsel – Equities & Tokenized Securities

About the Position

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 currently seeking a Product Counsel – Equities & Tokenized Securities to join our team in Hong Kong. This role can be performed onsite, remotely, or in a hybrid model.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key point of contact within Legal for key product lines, including equities and tokenized securities, taking charge of Binance's legal needs and obligations for tokenized securities and stock trading products and services.
• Coordinate with other Legal teams (such as Commercial, Corporate, Regulatory, Data Privacy, Litigation, etc.) and cross-functional teams (such as Compliance, Risk, Marketing, Business Development, Customer Support, Tax, etc.).
• Advise on ad hoc regulatory issues.
• Facilitate product development through the full product life-cycle, identifying and mitigating Legal risks specific to tokenized securities and traditional financial instruments.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and implementation, focusing on securities and financial instruments regulation as well as digital assets regulation.
• Draft, amend, and/or negotiate existing or new product-centric terms and commercial contracts, including brokerage agreements, tokenization agreements, trading terms, and partner contracts.
• Advise on product-related marketing, announcements, and social media campaigns, ensuring compliance with financial promotion and advertising rules applicable to tokenized securities.
• Advise on client complaints and disputes alongside litigation colleagues, including matters related to tokenized securities and equities trading.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders and coordinate with colleagues across jurisdictions and time zones.
• Work with and advise cross-functional teams (e.g., Marketing, Business Development, Customer Support) to drive user acquisition and retention for equities products.
• Keep up-to-date with industry/market trends and research on product-centric regulatory issues, particularly at the intersection of tokenized securities, traditional equities, and digital assets.
• Anticipate new ideas and identify legal issues for Binance in the end-to-end planning and execution process for equities and tokenized securities products on Binance's ecosystem.
• Support licensing initiatives and other internal projects related to tokenized securities and stock trading.
• Develop creative solutions to meet current and evolving business needs.
• Knowledge sharing - delivering training and creating internal guidance for colleagues within and outside of Legal.
• Manage engagement of external counsel in line with internal policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 4–10 years of experience in a law firm, financial services firm, or a fast-paced technology company.
• Deep knowledge of securities and financial instruments regulation, including experience with brokerage licensing, securities trading rules, and financial market infrastructure.
• Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders and delivering trusted, commercially minded legal advice.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize across stakeholders/business units.
• Experience in product counseling on privacy, data protection, intellectual property, or technology transactions/litigation would be advantageous.
• Demonstrates a hands-on and proactive attitude and the ability to work independently in managing complex projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional business teams and maintain relationships with the necessary regulatory and compliance stakeholders.
• Strong team player with business acumen and excellent communication skills.
• Keen interest in the crypto world and digital assets markets - experience bridging traditional finance with tokenized securities or crypto/Web3 is a plus.

We Offer

• 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).

About the Company

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