Senior Data Privacy Counsel

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on data privacy requirements to support the business globally
• Develop, implement and review data privacy policies and programmes to ensure data privacy compliance for personal information collection, processing, transfer and disclosure (including the GDPR)
• Facilitate compliance across all aspects of global privacy laws and regulations including data protection, data security and data breach rules
• Draft, review, negotiate and administer legal and commercial documentation, in particular in relation to personal data transfers to third parties and cross-jurisdiction
• Actively manage external counsel on contentious and non-contentious privacy-related projects internationally
• Continuously monitor data privacy developments and provide practical advice to the relevant stakeholders
• Support the development and implementation of legal strategy to reduce risks while balancing against the organization’s overall business strategy
• Assist in negotiation of contracts for different business lines in the ecosystem, and support in a variety of risk management projects
• Partner with cross-functional and regional teams and provide support on legal matters of varying complexity, sensitivity, and tangibility
• Provide general support to the legal team

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 7+ years of experience at a reputable global law firm and/or as in-house counsel
• Experience dealing with data privacy laws (including GDPR) 
• Experience with developing data privacy policies and processes
• Experience with handling regulatory inquiries, requests for information and investigations
• Interest in the cryptocurrency industry and its development
• Master of Laws or Juris Doctor degree from a top law school
• Strong team player and good business sense

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.
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