Legal Counsel, Litigation & Legal Process
About The Position
OKX’s Global Legal team provides legal advice and guidance to OKX and its affiliated entities worldwide, supporting business growth across coverage areas and jurisdictions. The Global Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement and Investigations team handles disputes, enforcement matters, and government engagement at the intersection of litigation, regulation, and emerging technology. The Legal Counsel will manage third-party legal process and government and law enforcement requests, assess litigation demands and threatened claims, and assist with matters that progress into litigation. The role partners with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and data teams to gather facts and provide timely, accurate responses, while advising stakeholders on disclosure and privacy risks. It also develops templates, playbooks, and standard responses, uses AI to improve efficiency, and identifies trends and process improvements.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) and admission in good standing in at least one US state.
- At least 4 years of litigation experience at a leading law firm, financial institution, fintech, or government agency.
- Working knowledge of federal and state civil procedure, including subpoena and motion practice.
- Sound judgment and ability to manage a high volume of time-sensitive matters.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment across global time zones.
- Enthusiasm for building an in-house career in a fast-growing, regulated industry.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in traditional finance, fintech, payments, crypto, or digital assets.
- Experience handling legal process or law enforcement responses at a financial institution or technology company.
- Familiarity with the Stored Communications Act, Bank Secrecy Act, or financial privacy laws.
- Experience with emergency relief, asset freezes, receiverships, or judgment enforcement.
- Prior in-house experience or secondment.
Responsibilities
- Review and respond to subpoenas, Section 1782 applications, garnishments, and court orders, including temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, and receivership orders served on OKX.
- Negotiate the scope of legal process with issuing parties and interface directly with opposing counsel.
- Object to legal process or move to quash where appropriate, and manage productions or other required actions through completion.
- Address competing or conflicting orders from multiple jurisdictions in coordination with OKX’s international legal process and global litigation teams.
- Respond to US law enforcement and government process escalated by the legal response operations team, including grand jury subpoenas, court orders, and asset freeze and seizure requests.
- Assess and respond to litigation demands and threatened claims, handling matters directly where appropriate and escalating as needed.
- Assist with matters that progress from legal process into litigation, working with senior team members and external counsel.
- Partner with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and data teams to gather facts and deliver accurate, timely responses.
- Advise stakeholders on disclosure and privacy risks.
- Develop templates, playbooks, and standard responses; use AI to drive efficiency; identify trends and recommend process improvements.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package.
- L&D programs and education subsidy for employee growth and development.
- Team-building programs and company events.
- Wellness and meal allowances.
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants.
- A performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package.
- Medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
