Associate General Counsel

18 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia OKX Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year


Who We Are
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by Crypto, ultimately contributing to every individual's freedom. OKX began as a crypto exchange giving millions of people access to crypto trading and over time becoming among the largest platforms in the world. In recent years, we have developed one of the most connected Web3 wallets used by millions to access decentralised crypto applications (dApps). OKX is a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets on a reliable platform that seamlessly connects with global banking and payments. In the last year, OKX has expanded into new markets including Australia, Brazil, Netherlands, Singapore and Turkey, with plans to launch in the US, Belgium and the UAE.
 
We are deeply committed to shaping a fairer, more transparent and accessible society through blockchain technology. This is why we publish proof of reserves monthly, and continue to ship new innovative security features.

About the Team

The OKX Legal Team is a trusted partner to the business — providing strategic legal guidance that empowers growth while maintaining the highest standards of governance, compliance, and integrity.

The Australian Legal Team supports OKX's regulated operations in Australia, where the company holds an Australian Financial Services Licence, and also leads select global legal initiatives in partnership with our international legal and compliance teams.


About the Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to join a world leader in digital assets, that is both one of the most established firms in the industry and still one of the fastest growing.
 
The Associate General Counsel will be a mid-senior Australian lawyer, reporting to our Deputy General Counsel who leads a high-performing Legal Team in Australia and select global projects. They will join a team of two Australian qualified lawyers supported by a large global team, with a local Sydney office of around 30 local staff.
What You'll Be Doing
  • Advising on digital currency products in the context of Australian law
  • Advising on marketing & growth campaigns and initiatives
  • Reviewing contracts with key counterparts in the digital asset and traditional finance industry
  • Conducting legal research relating to the regulation of digital assets in Australia
  • Contributing to the development of legislation relating to the Australian digital asset industry
  • Working closely with OKX Australia's Legal Team and Business, along with OKX's global functions
  • Supporting frequent interactions with top tier outside counsel
  • Providing general legal advice relating to operating an Australian fintech company
What We Look For in You
  • An unrestricted Australian practising certificate
  • A mid-senior Australian lawyer with experience of 5+ PQE
  • High integrity, intelligence, energy and friendliness
  • All relevant legal backgrounds will be considered, so long as the candidate has the ability to pick up new subject matters quickly
  • Strong academic track record
  • An early track record of excellent results in law


OKX is an equal employment opportunity employer, and encourages all people from all diverse backgrounds to apply.
 
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