Associate General Counsel, Employment Law

OKX • San Jose, CA

1d • $171,733 - $257,599 • Hybrid

About The Position

OKX is seeking an Associate General Counsel for Employment to handle global employment matters. The role reports directly to the Global Head of Employment Legal, based in the US, and works closely with Legal team members and business leaders, especially across global HR, finance, and compliance. The ideal candidate will be based in the San Jose, California or New York office.

The position supports the company and its global affiliated entities, with a primary focus on OKX group operations in the US and around the world. The successful candidate will advise business leaders on employment and HR issues, manage employment disputes and investigations, and work on matters involving recruiting, hiring, immigration, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and performance management. The role will also develop employment legal processes and infrastructure and partner with senior regional leadership to operationalize strategic direction.

OKX is a leading crypto exchange and developer of OKX Wallet. The company describes its culture as guided by the principles “We Before Me,” “Do the Right Thing,” and “Get Things Done,” and says it offers a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment. It offers competitive compensation, bonus and long-term incentives, benefits, and opportunities to work in the digital asset industry.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in the United States.
• At least 7 years of experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal team working on international employment matters.
• Comfort working independently in a fast-paced, growth-stage, multicultural environment.
• Ability to advise business teams effectively and build trust with them.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a high-functioning legal team.
• Experience with cross-jurisdictional matters and a global legal team.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical, actionable business advice for non-legal audiences.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating offer letters, employment agreements, incentive plans, and severance agreements.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of and enthusiastic belief in the cryptocurrency and digital asset space.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Experience advising business leaders on employment and HR matters including recruiting, hiring, immigration, internal investigations, employee relations, and employment litigation and arbitration.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal HR, employment, and recruiting matters for the company and its global affiliated entities, with a primary focus on supporting US and global operations.
• Provide daily legal advice and guidance to HR, finance, compliance, and recruiting departments on employment matters.
• Set strategy for and manage employment litigation and arbitration, including retaining and supervising outside counsel.
• Advise HR and compliance on internal investigations and interview employees.
• Work with Legal team members and business partners on employee retention, payroll, executive compensation, benefits, performance management, and immigration and visa matters.
• Build and improve employment legal processes and infrastructure, developing the function from ad hoc support into a structured practice.
• Partner directly with senior regional leadership to operationalize strategic direction.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package, including a competitive base salary and bonus structure.
• Learning and development programs and an education subsidy.
• Team-building programs and company events.
• Wellness and meal allowances.
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants.
• Long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package.
• A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed