Senior Legal Counsel Who We Are At OKX, we believe the future will be reshaped by technology. Founded in 2017, we are revolutionising world systems through our cutting-edge digital asset exchange, Web3 portal and blockchain ecosystems. We 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 countries globally, OKX empowers every individual to explore the world of Web3. With our extensive range of products and services, and unwavering commitment to innovation, OKX envisions a world of financial access backed by blockchain and the power of decentralized finance. We are innovative in the way we think, work, and in the products we create. We are also socially responsible by actively participating and encouraging employees to take part in various public welfare activities. With more than 3,000 employees around the world, we believe embracing diversity and inclusion will spark the creation of long-term value for the industry. Come Build the Future with Us now! About the Opportunity As we expand rapidly globally, we are looking for a highly energetic and motivated senior level legal counsel with extensive experience at a global in-house with a focus on APAC legal and compliance framework and expertise in investment, employment and product related laws and regulations. In this role, you must have outstanding core legal skills, including researching and writing, excellent judgment, the ability to assess risk appropriately, a strong work ethic and some leadership skill. What You’ll Be Doing

Provide legal advice and support to the internal stakeholders in handling all personnel, administrative, business and product related matters whether contentious and non-contentious

Provide legal advice on various business and investment models, including understanding our business and products, our synergies with investment targets

Provide legal advice on various people management and engagement models, including on-site, remote and hybrid working models, relocation and internal transfer matters

Manage disputes and litigation cases in relation to investment, shareholders, employment related matters

Advise on the investigation and management of misconduct cases

Draft, maintain, review and negotiate a wide range of documents, including investment documentation such as term sheet, sales and purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, shareholder agreement, employment contracts, restrictive covenant agreements, separation agreements, employment and staff related policies, procedures and handbooks, long term incentive scheme and plan, code of conduct, among other things

Provide business driven solutions and advise the best options to internal stakeholders

Liaise and manage external counsel whenever required

Monitor and advise on legal, compliance and regulatory developments and their impact on the business

Conduct training and provide day-to-day coaching to junior team members

Review, draft and revise a broad range of commercial and product agreements

Provide general support to the legal and compliance department

Capable to lead, and at the same time can be a good team player

What We Look For In You

Law degree holder (LLB/ J. D.) qualified in Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK or the US

Qualified lawyer with 6-8, 8-10 years PQE with extensive experience at a reputable multinational organisation including contentious and non-contentious experience

Experience with APAC and common law legal matters

Interest in digital assets, Web3, blockchain and related legal, compliance and regulatory matters

Able to work independently with minimal supervision, result-oriented and willing to take up responsibilities

Commitment to ensuring the team succeeds with all tasks, duties and projects and willingness to help a team member in need

Sound judgment on business practices, internal and external stakeholder relationship management and reputational risk

Proficiency in spoken and written English, able to read and write simplified Chinese, working-level Mandarin is an advantage

Well-organized, detail-oriented, presentable and with excellent drafting and communication skills (both verbally and in writing, English and Chinese)

Ability to approach situations and challenges with a sense of humour

Nice to Haves

In-house experience at technology, fintech or digital asset companies an advantage

Experience in dealing with crypto and digital asset matters a definite advantage

Experience in managing and leading a small team

Experience in working in a fast pace environment

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

More that we love to tell you along the process!

$55,000 — $85,000/year