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Global Sanctions Lead Counsel

General CounselGeneral CounselFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2017H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United Kingdom

Posted

20 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Postgraduate Degree10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Global Sanctions Lead Counsel

Binance

• Serve as the subject matter expert and lead counsel for sanctions-related legal issues, including those with substantial legal, financial, or reputational implications. • Act as the primary point of contact for matters pertaining to sanctions legal risks, offering advice on compliance with US/OFAC sanctions, plus insights on other applicable sanctions regulations such as those in the EU, following consultation with local legal advisors. • Collaborate with the global sanctions compliance team and other control functions to identify, manage, 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. This includes voluntary self-disclosures, license applications, requests for guidance, and responses to legal injunctions. • Provide proficient legal advice on contract issues and specific transaction-related sanctions questions, prepare necessary documentation, and conduct appropriate analyses as needed. • Develop and implement industry-leading strategies and initiatives concerning sanctions matters that position Binance at the forefront of its field. • Oversee the engagement and manage relationships with external legal counsel concerning sanctions-related issues.

Job Requirements

  • 10+ years of relevant experience as an attorney and compliance professional specializing in sanctions matters.
  • Deep technical expertise in sanctions laws and regulations, and experience dealing with OFAC and other authoritative bodies in major jurisdictions.
  • Sound knowledge of sanctions issues occurring in complex transactions and financial products.
  • The candidate must be adept at communicating effectively on intricate issues with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization, and must be proficient in offering concise, sound recommendations to senior management.
  • Proven leadership aptitude, change agility, and proven ability to work proficiently with lawyers and businesses across diverse geographies and cultures.
  • The candidate must understand the implications of multi-jurisdictional issues, particularly in areas of data privacy and transmission.
  • Familiarity with the anti-money laundering and financial crimes framework applicable to global financial institutions is desirable.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and company benefits
  • Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)

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