Deputy General Counsel, Regulatory

OKX•New York, NY

About The Position

This is an essential role at one of the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency exchanges based in San Jose, CA. The Deputy General Counsel will report directly to OKX’s Head of Legal for the US, and play a central role in shaping OKX's regulatory and legal strategy in the US. You'll work at the intersection of law, regulations, and product innovation - driving complex licensing initiatives, advising senior stakeholders and helping the business navigate an evolving regulatory landscape. This role is ideal for a hands-on legal leader with strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment and decision-making skills, and the ability and desire to work with a top-notch legal team. The right candidate is not afraid to jump into novel and complex matters, and is willing to roll up their sleeves and work effectively under time pressure. We offer a competitive base salary and bonus structure as well as excellent benefits and an opportunity to work in a cutting-edge industry that will be the future of financial services.

Requirements

Active membership with a US state bar or equivalent.
12+ years of regulatory experience dealing with financial services laws and regulations in a highly-regulated environment. Prior experience can be in-house at a regulated financial firm or in the crypto industry (preferable), at a top-tier law firm, and/or at a regulator.
Experience driving projects to completion on expedited timelines. Must be highly-driven, proactive, responsive and precise.
Experience making strategic recommendations to senior management and senior legal team members. Comfortable navigating legal ambiguity.
Enthusiastic about blockchain technology and has an understanding of the relevant legal/regulatory landscape.
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, growth-stage and multi-cultural environment and across global time zones.
Ability to effectively advise and build trust with business teams.
Superior organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in the US securities laws and regulations.
Experience advising on laws and regulations applicable in the crypto context.
Prior in-house experience in a financial services or crypto firm.

Responsibilities

Lead US regulatory licensing efforts to support the launch of new and innovative products and services.
Advise the US business on laws and regulations applicable to the crypto industry to support product launches and key strategic initiatives.
Help shape and execute OKX's US regulatory strategy.
Draft regulatory licensing application materials in collaboration with cross-functional teams including Operations, Compliance, and Finance.
Serve as a key point of contact with regulators and other governmental bodies.
Translate complex regulatory frameworks into practical, actionable and business-minded legal advice.
Support civil litigation or regulatory matters as needed.
Manage a wide range of legal requests and advise on legal risk with an eye towards the strategic goals of the company's US business leaders.
Collaborate effectively with external counsel and manage external counsel relationships.