Deputy General Counsel, Strategic Partnerships

OKX

San Jose, United States
On-site
Active u.s. state bar membership
10+ years post-qualification legal experience
Substantial cryptocurrency and digital assets law expertise
OKX is a leading crypto exchange seeking a senior legal leader to architect the legal frameworks underpinning its rapidly growing institutional business

Job Summary

  • OKX is a leading crypto exchange seeking a senior legal leader to architect the legal frameworks underpinning its rapidly growing institutional business.
  • The role involves serving as the primary legal authority on strategic institutional partnerships, owning matters from first engagement through executed agreements and ongoing compliance.
  • This is a defining leadership position where you will lead a global team, advise executive leadership, and partner with product teams to bring complex offerings to market.

Matching Summary

OKX is a leading crypto exchange seeking a senior legal leader to architect the legal frameworks underpinning its rapidly growing institutional business.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active U.S. state bar membership
  • 10+ years post-qualification legal experience
  • Substantial cryptocurrency and digital assets law expertise
  • Deal-level exposure to institutional trading and prime brokerage
  • Experience building and managing legal teams in high-velocity environments

Nice-to-have

  • Working knowledge of multiple regulatory regimes like MiCA and SEC
  • Experience closing cross-border agreements under time pressure
  • Prior experience designing scalable legal processes and playbooks

Key Requirements

  • Active membership with a U.S. state bar or equivalent
  • 10+ years of post-qualification legal experience
  • Demonstrated track record at top-tier law firm or leading financial institution

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