Deputy General Counsel, Product US

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 Opportunity

As we rapidly expand globally, we are looking for a highly energetic and motivated legal counsel with a proven track record in law firms and / or in-house legal departments to join our Global Product Legal Team as Lead US Product Counsel. The ideal candidate will have experience in advising on Crypto products and services, centralized exchange space, and related legal and regulatory matters. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the legal landscape of the Virtual Asset / Centralized Exchange space and work closely with our US Product teams on transformative and cutting-edge initiatives. The role will involve working closely with local US business teams to advise on various initiatives from a regulatory perspective.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide counsel and support to our product and other stakeholders with respect to existing and new product offerings.
• Work directly with various business teams to anticipate legal, compliance and regulatory risks, structuring, designing and analysing issues relating to existing and new product offerings.
• Develop, draft and manage terms for new products and services, terms and conditions for events, DISCLAIMERS and warning notices.
• Advise local US business teams on our various initiatives from a regulatory perspective. Experience with CFTC, SEC and other US federal or state regulators would be advantageous.
• Draft, and review end-user agreements, product terms, and related documents.
• Partner with our risk, compliance and licensing teams to provide ongoing support in monitoring the changes in the legal and regulatory landscape in multiple jurisdictions.
• Coordinate cross-functional legal input by working closely with other members in the legal and compliance division.

What We Look For In You

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OKX Statement

The salary range for this position is $200,000 to $300,000. 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 OKX internal or external careers site.

OKX 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.

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