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Associate General Counsel

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OKX

Jul 13

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Germany
    Remote

Requirements

  • Active membership with either the Law Society of Ireland, a US state bar (CA or NY preferred), or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of 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.
  • 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.
  • Ability to navigate through legal ambiguity.
  • Self-starter, quick learner who is highly driven, proactive, responsive and precise.
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Work with the licensing process in specific jurisdictions and work with 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.
  • 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.
  • Collaborate with product and business development teams to achieve company-wide projects and goals.
  • Assist with civil or regulatory litigation 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.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Associate General Counsel position?

Active membership with either the Law Society of Ireland, a US state bar (CA or NY preferred), or equivalent, 5+ years of experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal team, enthusiasm for blockchain technology, and understanding of the legal/regulatory landscape.

What will be the main responsibilities of the Associate General Counsel?

Some main responsibilities include working with licensing processes, managing external counsel, conducting legal research, advising on legal and regulatory aspects of regional strategy, collaborating with various teams, assisting with litigation matters, and managing legal requests from across the business.

Are there any desirable qualifications for this position?

Desirable qualifications include experience working on cross-jurisdictional matters, regulatory experience in the financial services industry, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-stage, and multi-cultural environment.

What benefits and perks are offered for this position?

Competitive total compensation package, L&D programs and Education subsidy, team building programs and company events, wellness and meal allowances, and comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents.

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Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2017
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded in 2017, OKX is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchanges. OKX innovatively adopted blockchain technology to reshape the financial ecosystem by offering some of the most diverse and sophisticated products, solutions, and trading tools on the market. Trusted by more than 50 million users in over 180 regions globally, OKX strives to provide an engaging platform that empowers every individual to explore the world of crypto. In addition to its world-class DeFi exchange, OKX serves its users with OKX Insights, a research arm that is at the cutting edge of the latest trends in the cryptocurrency industry. With its extensive range of crypto products and services, and unwavering commitment to innovation, OKX’s vision is a world of financial access backed by blockchain and the power of decentralized finance.