Deputy General Counsel
Job Summary
Job Description
OKX is a rapidly expanding cryptocurrency exchange, part of the OK Group. We enable millions of users to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 100 other crypto assets daily, aiming to build an inclusive financial future. This role will support U.S. operations, reporting to the Head of Legal for the Americas. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding and enthusiasm for cryptocurrency/digital assets, with over 10 years of experience in a top law firm, regulatory agency, or in-house legal team. Strong academic credentials, excellent writing and analytical skills are essential. Experience with financial services, cryptocurrency/digital assets, and U.S. securities and commodities laws is highly preferred. The position offers a competitive salary and bonus structure, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge financial services industry.
Must have:
- 10+ years of legal experience
- Active U.S. state bar membership (CA or NY preferred)
- Experience with financial services/crypto law
- Excellent writing and analytical skills
- Experience with U.S. regulators
Good to have:
- Experience with cross-jurisdictional matters
- Regulatory experience in financial services
- Litigation/arbitration experience
Perks:
- Competitive total compensation package
- Learning and Development programs
- Education subsidy
- Team building programs and company events
- Wellness and meal allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare for employees and dependents
5 skills required
Job Details
Who We Are
OKX is one of the fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, and is part of the OK Group family of companies. We help millions of people buy and sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 100 other crypto assets every day. But our work is a whole lot more than that. We’re building an inclusive future of finance, one that opens new opportunities to learn financial literacy, store value, and build wealth for everyone. Ready to help the next billion people experience the future of finance? Come on board!
About the Opportunity
You will report directly to the Head of Legal for the Americas. You will work closely with all members of the Global Legal team and business leaders throughout the company, but will concentrate on supporting U.S. operations.
The right candidate will have a basic understanding of and enthusiastic belief in the cryptocurrency/digital asset space, 10+ years of experience working for a top law firm, federal or state regulator, or in-house at a brand-name business, and possess strong academic credentials and excellent writing and analytical skills. The ideal candidate should also possess experience working on matters pertaining to financial services, cryptocurrency/digital assets, and/or touching upon U.S. laws and regulations related to securities and commodities.
We offer a competitive base salary and bonus structure as well as excellent benefits and an opportunity to work in a cutting-edge industry that will be the future of financial services.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support the U.S. business in virtually all legal coverage areas, including but not limited to product development, licensing requirements, interacting with governmental agencies, corporate governance, contract negotiation, litigation and regulatory matters, compliance legal support, institutional sales and partnerships, and marketing/advertising.
- Analyze and advise on the legal risk of new and existing digital assets and related products.
- Work with the compliance team in obtaining and maintaining licenses, drafting and maintaining internal policies, and working collaboratively to support the compliance function.
- Collaborate with product and business development teams to achieve company-wide projects and goals, including bringing innovative crypto-related products to market.
- Assist as needed with corporate governance matters, including maintaining subsidiaries, tracking filing obligations, drafting materials for board and shareholder meetings, and other corporate matters.
- Assist with managing strategic partnerships related to maintaining company operations and advancing current and future business objectives.
- Manage legal requests from all areas of the business and effectively advise on legal concepts and legal risk with an eye towards the strategic goals of business leaders.
What We Look For In You
- Active membership with a U.S. state bar (CA or NY preferred), or equivalent.
- 10+ years of relevant regulatory licensing experience at a top-tier law firm, government agency, and/or in-house legal team, preferably in a financial services-related industry or other firmly-regulated space.
- Experience advising on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology legal issues (or strong interest and knowledge in the field), and a basic understanding (or eager to learn) about the relevant legal/regulatory landscape.
- Experience engaging with federal and/or state regulators.
- Experience managing teams (legal and cross-functional) and driving projects to completion on expedited timelines.
- Experience making strategic recommendations to senior management and senior legal team members.
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, growth-stage and multi-cultural environment.
- Experience working on matters pertaining to financial services, cryptocurrency/digital assets, and/or touching upon U.S. laws and regulations related to securities and commodities.
- Ability to navigate through a rapidly-changing legal landscape and deal with novel legal issues.
- Ability to work in a high-functioning legal team and feel comfortable in a collaborative working environment.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of business contracts.
- Self-starter, quick learner who is highly driven, proactive, responsive, and precise.
Nice to Haves
- Experience working on cross-jurisdictional matters and with a global legal team.
- Regulatory experience related to the financial services industry.
- Experience handling litigations and/or arbitrations.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
- Various team building programs and company events
- Wellness and meal allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents
OKX Statement:
The salary range for this position is $200,000 to $300,000. The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to the salary, a performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via OKX internal or external careers site.
OKX is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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About The Company
OKX is a world-leading digital asset exchange, providing advanced financial services to traders worldwide leveraging blockchain technology. Our platform offers spot & derivatives trading helping traders optimize their strategy. It provides a safe, reliable and stable environment for digital assets trading via web interface and mobile app by adopting GSLB, and distributed server clusters. We believe blockchain technology will eliminate barriers to transactions, increase the efficiency of transactions across society, and eventually have a significant impact on the global economy. We strive to achieve something that changes the world and never stop to innovate and improve on our customer experience.
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