Associate General Counsel, Dispute Resolution

4 Hours ago • 5-8 Years

About the job

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OKX seeks an Associate General Counsel with 5-8 years of experience in disputes, arbitration, and regulatory matters within a common law jurisdiction. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation skills and a solid understanding of cryptocurrency and technology laws.

OKX will be prioritising applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require OKX's sponsorship of a visa.

Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by Crypto, ultimately contributing to every individual's freedom. OKX began as a crypto exchange giving millions of people access to crypto trading and over time becoming among the largest platforms in the world. In recent years, we have developed one of the most connected Web3 wallets used by millions to access decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets on a reliable platform that seamlessly connects with global banking and payments. In the last year, OKX has expanded into new markets including Australia, Brazil, Netherlands, Singapore and Turkey, with plans to launch in the US, Belgium and the UAE.

We are deeply committed to shaping a fairer, more transparent and accessible society through blockchain technology. This is why we publish proof of reserves monthly, and continue to ship new innovative security features.

About The Opportunity

As we expand rapidly globally, we are looking for a highly energetic and motivated middle to senior level legal counsel with strong disputes and regulatory experience to assist with multi-jurisdictional matters in a fast-moving industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

Provide counsel and support for dispute resolution and prevention, internal investigations, employment matters, risk assessments, liability assessments, and protection of proprietary information and data; taking the lead to manage commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation cases.
Handle requests from and be a trusted contact for law enforcement and government agencies; handle regulatory matters; provide counsel and support for dispute resolution and prevention; manage external parties, including counterparties, external counsel and experts.
Provide ad hoc legal advice to stakeholders within the group.
Partner with our risk, compliance and licensing teams to provide ongoing support in monitoring the changes in the legal landscape relevant to cryptocurrency and technology in multiple jurisdictions.

What We Look For In You

Common law degree holder (LLB / J.D.).
Qualified solicitor with 5-8 years PQE.
Trained and qualified in a common law jurisdiction with strong litigation, arbitration and regulatory experience obtained in a reputable international law firm / organisation.
Sound judgment on business practices, internal and external stakeholder relationship management and reputational risk.
Well-organized, detail-oriented, presentable and with excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
Proficiency in spoken and written English; working-level Mandarin is an advantage.
Commitment to ensuring the team succeeds with all tasks, duties and projects and willingness to help a team member in need.
Ability to approach situations and challenges with a sense of humour.