Legal Counsel
About BingX A leading crypto exchange since 2018 With 20 million registered users worldwide Official crypto exchange partner of Chelsea FC User-First, reliable, innovative, and diversified List over 1,000 spot trading pairs Offer over 300 futures trading pairs Integrate with over 80 public chain ecosystems Rank top on CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko TradingView's Best Crypto Exchange for 2021, 2022 & 2023 A gateway for the next billion crypto users Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading cryptocurrency exchange, serving over 20 million users worldwide. BingX offers diversified products and services, including spot, derivatives, copy trading, and asset management – all designed for the evolving needs of users, from beginners to professionals. BingX is committed to providing a trustworthy platform that empowers users with innovative tools and features to elevate their trading proficiency. Our current vacancy | Full-time | Long-term | REMOTE The Regulatory Counsel will join the global legal team with a focus on the regulatory space in APAC, Europe, and the Middle East. The candidate must be a self-starter who exhibits a strong passion for financial innovation, who enjoys working cross-functionally and collaboratively to solve complex problems, and who is excited about our mission. Responsibilities: Work cross-functionally to identify, analyse, and mitigate legal risks (while maximising commercial opportunities) related to the introduction of new products and services. Provide proactive, solution-oriented legal advice and guidance to multiple stakeholders within the Group to enable the development and launch of crypto products and services in a manner that meets regulatory obligations while addressing user needs. Represent the Group on a variety of topics before regulators, financial partners, users, and other external audiences. Handle litigation and dispute resolution matters, including managing legal proceedings, drafting legal documents, and advising on settlement strategies. Review, update, and draft user agreements and other external-facing terms and conditions, leveraging external advisors and providers where appropriate. Work with Risk and Compliance teams across our global organisation to assess applicable regulations and establish corresponding company standards. Review and advise on the development of external-facing marketing material, user content, and user experiences. Select and manage external counsel, as appropriate, for litigation and other legal matters Knowledge: Interest in cryptocurrencies, with prior experience in crypto companies considered a plus. Expertise in the payments industry and experience within consumer-facing sectors are advantageous. Knowledge of financial services regulations. Strong understanding of litigation processes and dispute resolution strategies Requirements: Around 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience practising in-house and/or at a reputable law firm, with a focus on litigation and dispute resolution. Demonstrated experience handling litigation cases, including regulatory disputes, commercial disputes, or consumer protection matters in an international or cross-border environment. Ability to provide timely, concise, and business-focused legal advice on payments, consumer protection laws, and litigation risks. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced international environment and tolerate change and ambiguity. Comfortable operating in grey areas and interpreting/applying the law in unsettled contexts. Confident self-starter with strong interpersonal and organisational skills, capable of proactively providing sound legal advice, exercising good business judgement, and collaborating effectively with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders. Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Outstanding written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, resolve conflicting priorities effectively, and apply innovative solutions to scale legal support. Prior product-related legal experience in technology or financial services, and/or experience launching joint product initiatives with strategic partners, is required. Proficient in both English and Mandarin Chinese. Proficient in MS Office applications, including Chinese-language word processing. Working at BingX Join an international and diversified team Great career development in a fast-growing company Be part of the future of finance technology and achieve meaningful goals Competitive market salary and fully remote/work-from-home flexibility Flexibility to observe your local holiday calendar, alongside additional benefits