senior employment legal counsel

Binance is the global blockchain company behind the world’s largest digital asset exchange by trading volume and users, serving a greater mission to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom of money. Are you looking to be a part of the most influential company in the blockchain industry and contribute to the crypto-currency revolution that is changing the world? RESPONSIBILITIES * * Providing legal advice and assistance to the HR team and stakeholders in handling all personnel related matters whether contentious and non-contentious - this includes day-to-day employment issues, incentives, employee disputes, grievances, disciplinary and performance issues, processes, restructuring and redundancy matters. * Advising on the investigation and management of employee misconduct cases. * Designing and implementing personnel related policies and processes. * Designing and advising on employees’ incentives programme and benefits. Drafting, maintaining and reviewing employment-related documents. * Project manage global employment projects. * Liaising and managing external counsel whenever required. * Monitoring and advising on employment law developments and their impact on the business. * Coordinating/delivering training for Human Resources on employment law issues. * Provide proactive, in-depth, commercially sensible legal advice to all stakeholders. * Support the development and implementation of legal strategy to reduce risk while balancing against the organisation’s overall business strategy. * Partner with cross-functional and regional teams and provide support on legal matters of varying complexity, sensitivity, and tangibility. * Take prudent risks within the context of the overall business, and advise and implement solutions to address issues identified. * Provide administrative support to manage billing, legal contracts, corporate documents and other documentation. REQUIREMENTS * * Qualified lawyer in employment with 3-6 years of experience at a reputable global law firm and/or large multinational organisation including contentious and non-contentious experience. * France or UK qualified lawyers preferred. * Familiarity with and experience in advising on employment law matters across multiple European jurisdictions. * Demonstrable commercial and legal judgment (including the ability to assess risk and advise accordingly). * Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues worldwide. * Strong time management skills with the ability to execute on multiple tasks and prioritise appropriately. * Interest in the cryptocurrency industry and its development. * Bachelors or Master of Laws degree from a top law school. * Full proficiency in English required and fluency in French will be advantageous. Strong team player and good business sense. * Hands on at work and can be independent in managing complex projects. * Can develop relevant and creative solutions to handle risks and manage disputes. * Excellent legal drafting and interpretation skills. WORKING AT BINANCE * Do something meaningful; Be a part of the future of finance technology and the no.1 company in the industry * Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems * International work environment and flat organisation * Great career development opportunities in a growing company * Possibility for relocation and international transfers mid-career * Competitive salary * Flexible working hours, Casual work attire