Associate General Counsel

Status
United States
Full time
Office
Compensation is not specified
Role
Attorney
Description

Who We Are

The organization is leading a transformation in global systems with their advanced digital asset exchange, Web3 portal, and blockchain technologies. The company is dedicated to fostering a more equitable, transparent, and accessible society through blockchain innovations. Spanning across 180+ countries, with a user base of 50+ million and a team of 3000+ employees, they are supported by Proof of Reserves. They are committed advocates of Arts and Sports, forging partnerships with prominent entities.

About the Opportunity

The Global Legal team meticulously advises and guides the company and its affiliates across various sectors and regions. They synergize with all departments to bolster business expansion by aiding them in achieving their objectives. With legal professionals situated worldwide, the team handles diverse legal matters in hundreds of jurisdictions globally.

As an Associate General Counsel in the Institutional practice group, you will play a pivotal role in the Global Legal team, actively supporting global institutional businesses and trading activities, alongside the Peer-to-Peer (P2P) platform. This position is based in New York and offers an attractive compensation package, alongside bonuses and comprehensive benefits, providing an opportunity to be part of a dynamic industry shaping the course of financial solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a vital legal advisor within the global institutional legal team, concentrating on institutional business, trading, and P2P platforms, ensuring compliance and offering robust legal assistance.
  • Strategically provide legal counsel and oversight on intricate legal and regulatory matters influencing institutional clients, including contract negotiations, structuring crypto financial products, and adhering to local and international financial regulations.
  • Analyze and manage risks associated with digital assets, focusing on how these assets are employed and traded by institutional clients and on the P2P platform.
  • Collaborate closely with product development and business development teams to guarantee alignment of new products, services, and business initiatives with regulatory standards, in line with the company's strategic objectives.
  • Develop and refine policies and procedures governing institutional and P2P operations to strengthen the legal and regulatory framework, tailored to the evolving digital asset landscape.
  • Tackle any additional legal matters as directed by legal team leaders, ensuring agility to address emerging challenges and opportunities within the legal domain.

Requirements

  • Admitted to practice law in the United States, possessing 3 to 10 years of experience within the financial markets sector.
  • Demonstrated success in a reputable law firm or top financial institution in an in-house role, with exposure to institutional trading, ideally in the digital assets field.
  • Ability to function autonomously in a fast-paced, multicultural, growth-driven environment.
  • Proficient in building trust and dispensing effective legal counsel to business units, with the skill to navigate evolving legal contexts adeptly.
  • A collaborative team player at ease in a high-performing multicultural legal environment.

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Learning & Development programs and Educational subsidies for employee professional growth.
  • Diverse team-building activities and company events.
  • Wellness and meal allowances.
  • Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents.

The salary for this role ranges from $152,000 to $229,000 based on various factors like expertise, skills, experience, and location. Additional components like performance bonuses, long-term incentives, and a range of benefits may be included in the compensation package. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through the company's internal or external careers platform.

Equal employment opportunities are guaranteed by Okcoin, irrespective of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, nationality, age, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, unrelated to the job, or protected veteran status. In compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, applications from qualified individuals with previous arrest or conviction records will be reviewed fairly.

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