Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Remote, Singapore Binance Full time

Binance is the leading global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider whose suite of financial products includes the world’s largest digital-asset exchange.

Our mission is to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom of money.

If you’re looking for a fast-paced, mission-driven organization where opportunities to learn and excel are endless, then Binance is the place for you.

**Responsibilties**:

- Review and negotiate all invoices from external firms and vendors to ensure accuracy and compliance with our billing guidelines and respective terms of engagement.
- Ensure that all time entries by external firms are reasonable and comply with our billing guidelines.
- Cost management - identify and address any discrepancies or overcharging in bills and work with external counsel to reach a favourable resolution.
- Work closely with the internal legal and finance teams to ensure that budgets are adhered to and invoices are properly reviewed.
- Build and maintain good working relationships with external firms to facilitate strong controls over billing practices.
- Maintain accurate records of all billing reviews, communications, and resolutions. Prepare regular reports to highlight any trends, issues, or areas for improvement.
- Assist in updating our billing guidelines, policies and processes to ensure they remain current and effective.
- Provide training and guidance to internal teams and external counsel on billing guidelines and best practices.

**Requirements**:

- At least 3 years PQE as a practicing lawyer.
- Prior experience in litigation is preferred.
- Technologically savvy - confident in your ability to master third-party spend management software and perform basic coding in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong negotiation skills - your ability to negotiate with external firms and third party vendors will be tested and will be an OKR.
- Prior experience in the crypto and blockchain industry is preferred but not necessary.
- Keen interest in joining the fintech, crypto and blockchain industry.
- Be process-driven, detail-oriented but also pragmatic and service-focused.
- Competent working in a fast-paced environment.
- Keep open lines of communication, collaborate with other teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional business teams and maintain relationships with necessary legal, regulatory and compliance stakeholders.

**Working at Binance**
- Be a part of the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem that continues to grow and offers excellent career development opportunities
- Work alongside diverse, world-class talent in an environment where learning and growth opportunities are endless
- Tackle fast-paced, challenging and unique projects
- Work in a truly global organization, with international teams and a flat organizational structure
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Flexible working hours, remote-first, and casual work attire

Learn more about how Binancians embody the organization’s **core values**, creating a unified culture that enables collaboration, excellence, and growth.

Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.

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