Associate General Counsel, Marketing Practice Group

Job Description

OKX is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join their Marketing Practice Group, reporting to the Head of the practice group. This role is based in their Malta office, requiring 5 days a week on-site presence. The ideal candidate will possess a foundational understanding of the cryptocurrency/digital asset space, coupled with relevant litigation and regulatory experience gained from a top-tier law firm or an in-house legal team within a dynamic, well-known business.

The Associate General Counsel will work closely with the Global Legal team and business leaders, providing legal guidance across various coverage areas and geographic locations. They will support business growth by collaborating with teams throughout the company to achieve their objectives.

What this role involves:

• Supporting the business in a wide range of legal coverage areas, including but not limited to marketing and advertising, product promotion and development, global regulatory matters, token listings, contract negotiation.
• Working with a global team of attorneys supporting the Company's global growth, local markets and marketing and advertising departments.
• Managing outside counsel and interpreting legal advice to comport with the firm's business development plans and risk appetite.
• When necessary, assisting the team's litigation and regulatory practice group on global regulatory matters and inquiries.
• Collaborating with product and business development teams to achieve company-wide projects and goals.
• Managing legal requests from all areas of the business and effectively advising on legal concepts and legal risk with an eye towards the strategic goals of business leaders.

Requirements:

• Must possess the academic degree of LL.D or LL.B, and have obtained the warrant necessary to practice as an Advocate pursuant to the laws of Malta
• Resident of Malta
• Litigation and regulatory experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal team, preferably in a financial services or crypto industry.
• Experience advising on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology legal issues (or strong interest and knowledge in the field) and have a basic understanding about the relevant legal and regulatory landscape.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, growth-stage and multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to effectively advise and build trust with business teams.
• Ability to navigate through a rapidly-changing legal landscape and deal with legal ambiguity.
• Ability to work in a high-functioning legal team and feel comfortable in a collaborative working environment.

What OKX offers:

• Competitive total compensation package
• L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
• Various team building programs and company events
• Wellness and meal allowances
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents