Associate General Counsel, Licensing

OKX is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Licensing to work within the regulatory licensing process, manage external counsel, conduct legal research, and advise on regional strategy. This role involves drafting application materials, communicating with regulators, and collaborating with internal teams to achieve company-wide goals.

Overview

Department

Legal

Job type

Full time

Compensation

$145,000 - $214,000 per year

Location

New York, United States, North America

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About OKX

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.

Our core principles:

We Before Me

Do the Right Thing

Get Things Done

About the Opportunity

This is an essential role at one of the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency exchanges. The Associate 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 experience in both solo work and in operating as part of a team, and is not afraid to roll up their sleeves to get work done under time pressure.

What You’ll Be Doing

Work within the regulatory licensing process in specific jurisdictions and assist in obtaining key licenses

Manage external counsel and internal stakeholders

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

6+ years of regulatory 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 and driving projects to completion on expedited timelines. Must be highly-driven, proactive, responsive and precise

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