Deputy General Counsel, Strategic Partnerships & Institutions

New York, United States; San Jose, California, United States; United States (US). Posted a month ago

The role

You will serve as a legal advisor for strategic partnerships, trading, and P2P platforms. You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements and advise on cross-border transactions and regulatory compliance.

What you will do

Serve as an attorney on all strategic partnerships and trading arrangements
Draft, negotiate, and manage high-stakes commercial agreements, joint ventures, and technology alliances
Advise on complex cross-border transactions, crypto product structuring, and multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance
Act as a key legal advisor for strategic partnerships, trading, and P2P platforms
Translate complex legal and regulatory issues into actionable guidance for product, engineering, and executive teams
Collaborate with product development and business development teams to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements
Address additional matters as advised by legal team leaders

Required qualifications

Must hold a law degree
Must be eligible to practice as an advocate
Senior lawyer with at least 10+ years experience working at a law firm, digital assets firm or a top tier financial institution
Proven track record at a top-tier law firm or in-house role at a top financial institution, with experience in the digital assets sector
Meaningful, deal-level exposure to strategic partnerships including cooperation agreements and incentive agreements
Must have flexibility to work on various commercial and transactional deals
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multicultural, and growth-oriented environment
Well-organized, detail-oriented, works well under pressure and able to cope with tight deadlines
Excellent drafting and communication skills
Strong skills in building trust and providing effective legal advice to business teams
A highly collaborative team member

Nice to have

Experience drafting playbooks and fallbacks guide is a plus

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
L&D programs and Education subsidy
Various team building programs and company events
Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants

About the company

OKX is a leading crypto exchange and developer of OKX Wallet. It is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world.