Associate General Counsel, Litigation

Binance.US

. Manage a portfolio of litigation, arbitration, pre-litigation disputes, investigations, and other matters across multiple jurisdictions from initial assessment through resolution .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex litigation and disputes, developing litigation strategies, and coordinating with multiple external counsel. Proficient in evaluating legal risks, overseeing litigation processes, and providing practical legal guidance within highly regulated industries.

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Juris Doctor (J.D.)Complex Litigation ManagementFederal and State Civil LitigationOutside Counsel CoordinationLitigation Budget Management

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Hard Skills

Litigation Strategy DevelopmentE-Discovery ManagementMotion PracticeSettlement StrategyTrial PreparationLegal Risk AssessmentLegal Spend ManagementCase ReportingLitigation MetricsLegal Holds

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationStrong JudgmentOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

Active State Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesFintechCryptocurrencyRegulatory LitigationConsumer DisputesClass ActionsCommercial DisputesSecurities Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of litigation, arbitration, pre-litigation disputes, investigations, and other matters across multiple jurisdictions from initial assessment through resolution
Develop litigation strategy with Legal leadership and direct multiple external counsel firms
Establish matter objectives, work plans, budgets, timelines, staffing expectations, and performance standards
Coordinate assigned matters among outside counsel, internal legal specialists, business stakeholders, executives, and other relevant parties
Evaluate claims and potential exposure and recommend litigation and settlement strategies
Provide practical advice on legal, financial, operational, and reputational risk
Oversee pleadings, discovery and e-discovery, motion practice, witness and deposition preparation, expert strategy, hearings, trials, arbitrations, settlement negotiations, and appeals
Manage outside-counsel budgets, invoices, spending, alternative fee arrangements, staffing efficiency, performance, and coordination among multiple firms
Partner with Compliance, Product, Operations, Finance, Marketing, People, IT/Security, and other teams to gather information, preserve evidence, support litigation strategy, and address recurring litigation risk
Identify emerging litigation trends and advise Legal leadership and business partners on exposure, mitigation opportunities, and relevant developments
Develop scalable litigation processes, legal holds, case reporting, outside-counsel guidelines, litigation metrics, playbooks, and other tools
Manage, coach, and develop Legal team members
Support broader Legal department priorities and provide practical legal guidance on high-priority or time-sensitive matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school
Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
At least 6 years of post-law-school practicing legal experience
Substantial experience handling complex litigation and disputes
Meaningful litigation experience at an excellent law firm is required; candidates may currently be practicing in-house
Significant experience managing outside litigation counsel and coordinating strategy across multiple external law firms
Strong working knowledge of federal and state civil litigation and arbitrations, including discovery, e-discovery, privilege, motion practice, settlement strategy, trials, and other core litigation processes
Ability to independently evaluate complex legal and factual issues, assess risk, establish litigation strategy, and provide concise recommendations to senior stakeholders
Experience managing litigation budgets and legal spend
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong judgment, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple high-priority matters and competing deadlines
Experience within financial services, fintech, cryptocurrency, technology, or another highly regulated industry is required
Familiarity with consumer disputes, class actions, regulatory litigation, commercial disputes, securities matters, or other disputes relevant to a regulated financial-services business is preferred
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited PTO (for salaried FTE roles)
Mental wellness benefits
Free 1:1 virtual visits with a licensed mental wellness professional
Comprehensive competitive health benefits
Fully remote, cameras-on culture
Work-from-home equipment reimbursements available to new hires
Annual professional development budget
Free 1:1 virtual visits with a career coach
401k plan with employer match