Associate General Counsel, Web3 Public Chain

Associate General Counsel, Web3 Public Chain

OKX will be prioritising applicants who have a current right to work in the job location, and do not require OKX's sponsorship of a visa.

Who We Are

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.

OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.

About the Opportunity

As we rapidly expand our operations globally, we are looking for a highly motivated middle to senior level legal counsel with experience in Web3 products, especially in the operation of a layer 2 chain. In this role, you must have outstanding core legal skills, including research and writing, the ability to assess risk appropriately in newly regulated and unregulated environments as well as where multiple regulatory regimes apply, and a strong work ethic.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide legal advice and support to the internal stakeholders for new products, new features to existing products, marketing material of Web3 products and changes in applicable regulatory environments
• Draft, maintain, review and negotiate a wide range of documents, including commercial agreements, internal policies, terms of service, legal DISCLAIMERS and other templates to be used by business teams
• Liaise and manage external counsel whenever required
• Monitor and advise on legal and compliance developments and their impact on the business
• Maintain and brief internal stakeholders on internal standard operating processes that the Web3 Products legal team own
• Provide general support to the Web3 business teams

What We Look For In You

• Law degree holder (LLB/ J.D.) qualified in Singapore. Qualified to practice law in Singapore or HK. Qualification to practice law in the US will be a plus.
• Qualified lawyer with 6-15 years of post-qualified experience, with experience in blockchain and other decentralised Web3 products and services, including but not limited to permissionless blockchains, self-custody wallets, dApps and aggregator platforms
• Familiar with software development lifecycles
• Sound judgment on business practices, internal and external stakeholder relationship management and reputational risk
• Regulatory experience is a plus
• Very well-organized, detail-oriented, presentable and with excellent drafting and communication skills (both verbally and in writing)
• Ability to manage stakeholders in high pressure and/or time-sensitive situations

Benefits

• 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 dependants
• More that we love to tell you along the process!

Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in OKX's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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