About the company
The Binance Exchange is a leading cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2017 in Hong Kong. It features a strong focus on altcoin trading. Binance offers crypto-to-crypto trading in more than 600 cryptocurrencies and virtual tokens, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), and its own token Binance Coin (BNB).
Job Summary
Responsibilties
šManage Binance Global IP strategy, including all aspects of registration of IP, protection of IP (including IP litigation) and technology & data licensing. šManage our brand protection efforts across multiple brands and businesses to protect our consumers from fraudulent operators. šProvide strategic legal advice and counsel on a variety of licensing, intellectual property, commercial and other legal topics. šPerform or supervise IP due diligence and advise on IP risks in M&A and other commercial transactions. šPartner with cross-functional and regional teams to provide support on a wide range of transactional matters. šDrafting and negotiating contracts for different business lines, providing holistic risk assessments and suggestions to enhance business value while mitigating downside risk across multiple areas of the company. šAnticipate and maintain up-to-date knowledge of current laws relevant to your own substantive area to provide strategic advice and foster a culture of compliance. šIdentify legal framework developments, align and promote consistency of approach in legal matters between internal stakeholders. šTake prudent risks within the context of the overall business, and advise and implement solutions to address issues identified.
Requirements
šQualified to practice law in Hong Kong, Singapore or a common-law jurisdiction. š6-10 PQE working in-house at a well-established organization or at a global law firm. šTransactional experience in tech, e-commerce, fintech or payments. šStrong team player and good business sense. šHas a proven track-record of advising on IP and commercial matters. šPossesses strong legal technical expertise as well as exceptional business acumen and people skills. šHands-on work ethic as well as ability to independently manage complex projects. šDevelop relevant and creative solutions to meet current and evolving business needs. šExcellent command of written and spoken Mandarin and English is mandatory to work with internal and external stakeholders effectively.