OKX · 2 weeks ago
Deputy General Counsel, Regulatory
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $300K/yr
12+ years expOKX is a leading crypto exchange that aims to reshape the future with cryptocurrency. The Deputy General Counsel will play a crucial role in shaping the regulatory and legal strategy for OKX's US operations, advising on regulatory licensing, product launches, and corporate matters.
AppsBitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechInformation TechnologyInternetWeb3
Responsibilities
Lead US regulatory licensing efforts to support the launch of new and innovative products and services
Advise the US business on laws and regulations applicable to the crypto industry to support product launches and key strategic initiatives
Help shape and execute OKX's US regulatory strategy
Draft regulatory licensing application materials in collaboration with cross-functional teams including Operations, Compliance, and Finance
Serve as a key point of contact with regulators and other governmental bodies
Translate complex regulatory frameworks into practical, actionable and business-minded legal advice
Support civil litigation or regulatory matters as needed
Manage a wide range of legal requests and advise on legal risk with an eye towards the strategic goals of the company's US business leaders
Collaborate effectively with external counsel and manage external counsel relationships
Qualification
Required
Active membership with a US state bar or equivalent
12+ years of regulatory experience dealing with financial services laws and regulations in a highly-regulated environment. Prior experience can be in-house at a regulated financial firm or in the crypto industry (preferable), at a top-tier law firm, and/or at a regulator
Experience 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 has an understanding of the relevant legal/regulatory landscape
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, growth-stage and multi-cultural environment and across global time zones
Ability to effectively advise and build trust with business teams
Superior organizational skills
Preferred
Expertise in the US securities laws and regulations
Experience advising on laws and regulations applicable in the crypto context
Prior in-house experience in a financial services or crypto firm
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
Company
OKX
OKX is the second largest global crypto exchange by trading volume and a leading Web3 ecosystem.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
Giant NetworkCeyuan Ventures
2017-12-15Series B
2014-03-16Series A· $10M
Leadership Team
Gracie Lin
Singapore CEO
Hong Fang
President
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