Deputy General Counsel, Product

OKX•New York, NY

About The Position

As we expand our US footprint, we are seeking a dynamic, energetic and business-minded attorney to join our Global Product Legal Team as Lead US Product Counsel. This is a high-impact role for a legal leader with a proven track record in top-tier law firms and/or in-house legal departments. The ideal candidate will have significant experience advising on crypto products and services in the centralized exchange space, and is comfortable providing practical legal advice in an evolving regulatory landscape. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of OKX in the US. You'll partner closely with US Product and Business teams on cutting-edge initiatives while navigating complex regulatory frameworks with clarity and confidence.

Requirements

Law degree from a top law school
Admission to practice law in any state in the US
10+ years of experience in product counseling and other financial services regulatory and legal matters, ideally both in-house and at a top law firm
Experience engaging with US regulators, including CFTC, SEC and other US federal and state regulators
Sound judgment on business practices, internal and external stakeholder relationship management and reputational risk
Business-driven and solution-oriented
Thrives in a fast-paced work environment, able to cope with tight deadlines
Business proficiency in spoken and written English
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and presentable with excellent drafting and communication skills
Ability to approach situations and challenges with a sense of humour

Nice To Haves

In-house experience at fintech and/or digital asset/crypto companies
Experience in Web3

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic legal partner to the Product team and other stakeholders, advising on both existing and new US product offerings throughout the product lifecycle - from concept to launch.
Proactively identify legal and regulatory risks of new products and services, advising on product structure and design to mitigate risks and bring top-tier products and services to the US market.
Develop, draft and manage disclosures for new products and services, including terms and conditions, customer agreements, event and promotion terms, disclaimers and risk notices.
Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Finance and other stakeholders to track evolving legal and regulatory developments, and conduct product impact assessments of such developments.
Coordinate cross-functional input into the product launch process by working closely with other Legal and Compliance stakeholders to deliver seamless, business-focused solutions.