Associate General Counsel
Who We Are
OKX is at the forefront of transforming global systems with our innovative digital asset exchange, Web3 portal, and blockchain ecosystems. We are dedicated to creating a more equitable, transparent, and inclusive society through blockchain technology. With over 50 million users, 3000+ team members, and a presence in 180+ countries, our commitment to this vision is unwavering. Our foundation is solid and trustworthy, bolstered by Proof of Reserves. Additionally, we proudly support the Arts and Sports as partners of prominent organizations.
About the Opportunity
The Global Legal team at OKX provides comprehensive legal support and guidance to OKX and its associated entities worldwide. Through collaboration with various departments, the team facilitates business expansion and helps achieve organizational objectives. Our legal experts are strategically located globally, managing legal affairs across hundreds of countries.
About the Opportunity:
In the role of Associate General Counsel within our Institutional practice group, you will be an essential member of the Global Legal team. You will actively contribute to supporting our global institutional and trading ventures, as well as our Peer-to-Peer (P2P) platform. This position is based in New York and offers an attractive base salary, performance-based bonuses, excellent benefits, and a unique opportunity to be part of an industry that is shaping the future of financial services.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Serving as a crucial legal advisor within the global institutional legal team, specifically focusing on institutional business, trading operations, and the P2P platform to ensure compliance and robust legal support in these key areas.
- Providing strategic legal counsel and oversight on intricate legal and regulatory matters affecting institutional clients, including contract negotiations, crafting sophisticated crypto financial products, and adherence to both domestic and international financial regulations.
- Conducting legal analysis and risk management related to new and existing digital assets, with a focus on how these assets are used and traded by institutional clients and on our P2P platform.
- Collaborating closely with product development and business development teams to ensure alignment of new products, services, and initiatives with regulatory requirements and company strategies.
- Developing and refining policies and procedures governing institutional and P2P operations to strengthen the legal and regulatory framework, ensuring flexibility in adapting to the evolving digital asset landscape.
- Addressing additional tasks as directed by legal team leaders, demonstrating agility in responding to new legal challenges and opportunities.
What We Look For In You:
- Licensed to practice law in the United States, with 3 to 10 years of experience in the financial markets sector.
- Demonstrated track record in a top-tier law firm or a leading in-house role at a prominent financial institution, with exposure to institutional trading operations, preferably in the digital assets sector.
- Capability to work independently in a fast-paced, diverse, and forward-thinking environment.
- Strong ability to establish trust and offer effective legal advice to business teams, adept at navigating rapidly shifting legal landscapes.
- A collaborative team player comfortable in a high-performing multicultural legal department.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package.
- Learning & Development programs and educational subsidies for professional growth.
- Various team-building activities and company events.
- Wellness and meal allowances.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and dependents.
The salary range for this position is $152,000 to $229,000, contingent upon factors such as job-related expertise, skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to the base salary, the compensation package may include performance bonuses and long-term incentives, as well as a comprehensive range of medical, financial, and other benefits tailored to the role. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through Okcoin and OKX internal or external careers platforms.
Okcoin remains steadfast in providing equal employment opportunities, irrespective of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, age, marital status, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job, or protected veteran status. Consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we welcome applications from qualified individuals with prior arrest or conviction records.
