Deputy General Counsel, Licensing, US

OKX is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to lead the regulatory licensing process in specific jurisdictions and manage the Global Licensing Team. The ideal candidate will have experience in the cryptocurrency and fintech industry, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to drive legal projects to completion.

Overview

Department

Legal

Job type

Full time

Compensation

$240,000 - $360,000 per year

Location

San Francisco, United States

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About OKX

OKX is a leading crypto exchange 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.

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.

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.

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

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