Commercial Counsel - MENA - Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Job Description

Job Title: Commercial Counsel - MENA

• Company: Binance
• Location: Remote (Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland)
• Employment Type: Full-Time

About Binance

Binance is the leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Trusted by over 250 million people across 100+ countries, Binance offers unmatched security, transparency, speed, liquidity, and an extensive portfolio of digital-asset products, including trading, finance, education, Web3 features, and more.

Role Overview

Binance is seeking an experienced Commercial Counsel to support the growing digital asset market in the MENA region. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including digital asset loan agreements, with a focus on traditional financial institutions and other digital asset organizations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate digital asset loan agreements, including agreements with traditional financial institutions and digital asset organizations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts in the digital asset space (e.g., fiat ramps, marketing agreements).
• Provide support for day-to-day commercial contracting, including service agreements and customer/supplier documents.
• Collaborate with product, operations, admin, and risk teams to support existing and new business initiatives in MENA and globally.
• Monitor and interpret developments in the digital asset space in MENA and provide updates.
• Mentor and train junior lawyers in the team.

Requirements

• 3-6 years PQE with direct experience in loan/finance transactions, preferably from a global law firm or well-regarded in-house organization.
• Strong understanding and experience in drafting and analyzing commercial contracts.
• Familiarity with MENA legal frameworks, especially in the UAE and Bahrain.

Why Join Us?

• Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem.
• Work with world-class talent in a flat, user-centric global organization.
• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy and innovation.
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary and company benefits.
• Work-from-home arrangement (depending on team and role requirements).

Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, and believes that having a diverse workforce is key to success.