Deputy General Counsel, Litigation and Regulatory
Company: Shardeum
Location: San Jose
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Who We Are:
OKX is revolutionizing world systems through our cutting-edge
digital asset exchange, Web3 portal and blockchain ecosystems. We
are deeply committed to shaping a fairer, more transparent and
accessible society through blockchain technology and, to date, we
have 50+ million users, 3000+ employees and 180+ countries
believing in the same vision as us. We are safe and reliable,
backed by our Proof of Reserves. As strong supporters of the Arts
and Sports, we are proud partners of .
About the Team:
The Global Legal team provides legal advice and guidance to OKX and
its affiliated entities across all coverage areas and geographic
locations, and supports business growth by working with all teams
within the company to help them achieve their goals. OKX is based
in San Jose, California, and has customers worldwide with offices
in the United States (San Jose, San Francisco and New York City),
Europe, Asia, and Australia. Our team has attorneys around the
world, and handles legal matters in literally hundreds of countries
across the globe.
About the Opportunity:
As a Deputy General Counsel in the Litigation and Regulatory
Practice Group, you will report to the Head of the practice group,
and work closely with all members of the Global Legal team and
business leaders throughout the company. You will be working from
either our San Francisco or San Jose office three days a week. You
may work remotely two days a week. The company's General Counsel is
based in San Francisco.
The right candidate will have a basic understanding of and
enthusiastic belief in the cryptocurrency/digital asset space, 12+
years of relevant litigation and regulatory experience at a top law
firm or in-house at a fast-paced, brand-name business, and possess
strong academic credentials and excellent writing and analytical
skills. The ideal candidate possesses experience working on matters
in financial services, cryptocurrency/digital assets, financial
services regulation and securities laws.
We offer a competitive base salary and bonus structure as well as
excellent benefits and an opportunity to work in a cutting-edge
industry that will be the future of financial services.
What You'll Be Doing:
Managing civil litigation and U.S. and global regulatory matters
and supervising outside counsel retained to represent the company
in those matters;
To the extent needed, supporting the business in virtually all
legal coverage areas, including product development, global
regulatory matters, IP and trademark enforcement, corporate
governance, contract negotiation, litigations and arbitrations,
compliance legal support, institutional sales and partnerships and
marketing/advertising;
Analyzing and advising on the legal risk of new and existing
digital assets and managing the legal component of the new asset
review process;
Working with the compliance team in obtaining licenses around the
world (including assisting with fact finding during the license
selection process), communicating with regulators, responding to
inquiries, and drafting and maintaining internal policies;
Collaborating with product and business development teams to
achieve company-wide projects and goals; and
Managing legal requests from all areas of the business and
effectively advising 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 state bar (CA preferred) or eligible to
practice in California as a registered in-house counsel;
Resident of the San Francisco Bay Area;
12+ years of litigation and regulatory experience at a top-tier law
firm and/or in-house legal team, preferably in a financial services
or crypto industry;
Experience advising on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology
legal issues (or strong interest and knowledge in the field) and
have a basic understanding about the relevant legal and 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 a rapidly-changing legal landscape and
deal with legal ambiguity;
Ability to work in a high-functioning legal team and feel
comfortable in a collaborative working environment;
Nice to Haves:
Experience working on cross-jurisdictional matters and a global
legal team;
Experience working on financial services regulatory matters in the
United States (FINRA, state securities regulators, SEC, CFTC).
Highlights of Perks and 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
The salary range for this position is $220,000 to $275,000. 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
Okcoin and 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 for employment
qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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