Binance

Lead Counsel - Marketing & Commercial

Binance

Posted 2 months ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Dubai

Job Listing No Longer Available

This job posting is no longer accepting applications. It may be more than 30 days old or the position has been filled.

Requirements

Qualified lawyer, Common law, 10+ years PQE, In-house experience, Commercial negotiation, Contract drafting, Team leadership, Marketing law, IP law, Regulatory expertise

Required Skills

Commercial Contracts Marketing Law Intellectual Property Regulatory Compliance Negotiation team leadership Stakeholder Management Procurement Contract Drafting

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Act as trusted legal advisor to commercial, procurement, product and marketing leaders based in the UAE (Dubai) and regionally; provide pragmatic, commercial-focused legal counsel to support business growth.
  • Lead negotiation, drafting and execution of complex, high-value commercial agreements, partnerships and vendor contracts.
  • Partner with central, regional and product marketing teams to review and advise on marketing campaigns, promotions, endorsements and go-to-market strategies for UAE audiences.
  • Manage, mentor and develop junior and mid-level lawyers on the Commercial, Marketing & IP legal teams; build capabilities and promote best practices.
  • Monitor UAE and relevant international legal and regulatory developments affecting marketing, advertising, consumer protection, payments and crypto-related activities; implement compliance measures.
  • Oversee external counsel relationships and budgets, ensuring effective and cost-efficient legal support for UAE operations.
  • Standardise legal processes, playbooks and templates for commercial, marketing and IP matters to drive operational excellence.

Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer
  • Common law
  • 10+ years PQE
  • In-house experience
  • Commercial negotiation
  • Contract drafting
  • Team leadership
  • Marketing law
  • IP law
  • Regulatory expertise

Preferred Qualifications

  • Significant experience at a technology, fintech or crypto company
  • Prior work supporting UAE or MENA regulatory regimes
  • Proven track record directing high-stakes commercial deals and global campaigns
  • Experience managing external counsel and legal budgets
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across senior leadership

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and company benefits
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid leave
  • End-of-service gratuity in line with UAE law

About the Company

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem and the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. Trusted by millions worldwide, Binance offers a broad portfolio of digital-asset products including trading, finance, custody, institutional services and Web3 initiatives. This role is based in the UAE (Dubai) and will support Binance’s commercial and marketing operations in the region while collaborating with global teams to advance secure, compliant and innovative product and marketing strategies.

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