Global Sanctions Lead Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Act as the subject matter expert and principal legal advisor for issues related to sanctions, particularly those with significant legal, financial, or reputational repercussions.

• Serve as the main contact for concerns regarding legal risks associated with sanctions, providing guidance on compliance with US/OFAC sanctions as well as insights on other relevant sanctions regulations, including those in the EU, in collaboration with local legal advisors.

• Partner with the global sanctions compliance team and other control functions to identify, manage, and reduce sanctions risks across all business operations and transactions.

• Provide expert legal representation in matters involving filings, communication with OFAC, and engagement with other regulatory bodies associated with sanctions, including voluntary self-disclosures, license applications, guidance requests, and responses to legal injunctions.

• Deliver proficient legal counsel on contractual matters and specific sanctions-related queries pertaining to transactions, while preparing necessary documentation and conducting relevant analyses as required.

• Create and execute innovative strategies and initiatives related to sanctions that position Binance as a leader in its industry.

• Supervise the engagement and maintain relationships with external legal counsel concerning issues related to sanctions.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as an attorney and compliance professional focusing on sanctions matters.

• Extensive technical knowledge of sanctions laws and regulations, along with experience interfacing with OFAC and other regulatory bodies in major jurisdictions.

• Strong understanding of sanctions issues arising in complex transactions and financial products.

• The candidate should possess excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex issues to internal stakeholders at all levels and be capable of providing clear, sound recommendations to senior management.

• Demonstrated leadership skills, adaptability to change, and the ability to collaborate effectively with lawyers and business teams across various geographies and cultures.

• A solid understanding of the implications arising from multi-jurisdictional issues, particularly in relation to data privacy and transmission.

• Familiarity with the anti-money laundering and financial crimes frameworks applicable to global financial institutions is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive company benefits.

• Work-from-home arrangement (this arrangement may vary based on the nature of the business team's work).