Deputy General Counsel, Products

Singapore
Full time
Office
Compensation is not specified
Role
Attorney
Description

Who We Are

At our organization, we see a future shaped by technology. Established in 2017, we are transforming global systems with our advanced digital asset exchange, Web3 platform, and blockchain ecosystems. Our mission is to redefine the financial landscape by providing a wide array of innovative products, solutions, and trading tools. Catering to over 50 million users across 180 countries, we empower individuals to dive into the realm of Web3. With our commitment to innovation and diverse range of offerings, we envision a financial world supported by blockchain and decentralized finance principles.

We foster a culture of innovation, social responsibility, and diversity among our team, which consists of over 34,000 employees worldwide. Join us in shaping the future today!

About the Opportunity

As we continue our global expansion, we are seeking a dynamic middle to senior level legal counsel with a strong background in law firms or in-house legal teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven expertise in capital market products, Web3 technologies, CeFi crypto space, digital assets, and related legal and regulatory aspects. This role presents a unique opportunity to influence the legal landscape of Web3 and collaborate with our Web3 team on groundbreaking initiatives. The successful candidate must possess exceptional legal skills, critical thinking abilities, risk assessment acumen, and a strong work ethic.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Provide legal guidance to our DeFi/Web3 and CeFi products and internal stakeholders on existing and upcoming offerings.
  • Collaborate with various teams to preempt legal, compliance, and regulatory challenges concerning product launches and maintenance.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements for commercial and user interactions.
  • Develop terms for new services, events, disclaimers, and warnings independently.
  • Partner with risk, compliance, and licensing teams to monitor legal and regulatory changes in the DeFi/Web3 and digital asset space across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Conduct research on various Web3-related topics.
  • Coordinate legal insights with cross-functional teams within the legal and compliance divisions.

What We Look For In You

  • Law degree (LLB/J.D.) from Hong Kong, Singapore, or other common law jurisdictions.
  • Qualified lawyer with 8-12 years PQE at a reputable local or international law firm.
  • Deep knowledge of capital market products, digital assets, regulatory matters, and decentralized protocols.
  • Understanding of product lifecycles and experience in structuring exotic products is advantageous.
  • Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to support team success, offer help, and manage reputational risks and crises effectively.
  • Proficiency in English and Mandarin.
  • Detail-oriented, well-organized, with excellent communication and drafting skills.
  • Able to tackle challenges with a sense of humor.
  • Prior in-house experience at fintech or digital asset/crypto companies is a plus.

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Learning & development programs, education subsidies.
  • Team building activities and events.
  • Wellness and meal allowances.
  • Comprehensive healthcare plans for employees and dependents.
  • More benefits to be discussed during the hiring process!
Skills Required
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OKX
Company size
Not specified
Location
United States
Description
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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