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Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom.

OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves.

Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me , Do the Right Thing , and Get Things Done . These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.

About The Team

OKX’s Legal team provides legal advice and guidance to the Company across all coverage areas and geographic locations, and supports business growth and development by working with all teams within the company to help them achieve their goals. We are a high-functioning, collaborative and fast-paced group of lawyers who enjoy the cutting-edge nature of our work and our industry.

Our Global Regulatory Licensing team, in particular, works to support expansion into new markets, with a specific focus on licensing strategy, regulatory engagement, and collaboration with business partners.

About The Opportunity

This is an essential role at one of the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency exchanges based in San Jose, CA. The Deputy General Counsel will report directly to OKX’s Head of Global Licensing, who is based in the EU.

The right candidate will have prior experience working with a variety of internal stakeholders and various business teams and driving legal projects to completion in diverse and global organizations. They should also have strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment and decision-making skills, the ability and desire to work with a top-notch legal team, and ideally, experience in the cryptocurrency and fintech industry. The right candidate has managerial experience but is also not afraid to roll up their sleeves to get work done under time pressure.

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

• Lead the regulatory licensing process in specific jurisdictions and manage the other members of the Global Licensing Team to obtain key licenses. This requires managing a team as well as working with business stakeholders in globally and in multiple time zones.
• Manage external counsel.
• Conduct legal research into global laws and regulations applicable to the crypto industry with the assistance of outside counsel. Evaluate the products and services offered by OKX with respect to those laws and provide legal advice on a path forward.
• Advise on legal and regulatory aspects of the business's regional strategy.
• Draft and revise application materials in collaboration with the Global Licensing Team and other business teams.
• Meet and communicate with regulators and other governmental bodies related to the company’s licensing efforts.
• Collaborate with product and business development teams to achieve company-wide projects and goals.
• Assist with civil or litigation or regulatory matters and supervise outside counsel as needed.
• Manage additional 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 US state bar (CA or NY preferred), or equivalent.
• 12+ years of relevant regulatory licensing experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal team, preferably in a financial services-related industry or other firmly-regulated space.
• Experience managing teams (legal and cross-functional) and driving projects to completion on expedited timelines. Must be highly-driven, proactive, responsive and precise.
• Experience making strategic recommendations to senior management and senior legal team members. Comfortable navigating legal ambiguity.
• Enthusiastic about blockchain technology and have an understanding of the relevant legal/regulatory landscape.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, growth-stage and multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to effectively advise and build trust with business teams.
• Project management experience with superior organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on cross-jurisdictional matters and with a global legal team
• Regulatory experience in the financial services industry

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

Okcoin Statement

The salary range for this position is $210,000 to $315,000. 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 Okcoin and OKX internal or external careers site.

Okcoin 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.