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Legal Counsel, Litigation

OKXNew York, United States; San Jose, California, United States
Type
Full-time
Work setup
Hybrid
Experience
Mid
Posted
3 days ago
$143k - $215k
midpoint below market median

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This role pays $143k-$215k, below the $209k median for legal & compliance roles in crypto on this board.

As Legal Counsel for Litigation at OKX, you will handle the company's disputes, enforcement matters, and government engagement worldwide. You join the Global Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement and Investigations team, working at the intersection of litigation, regulation, and emerging technology across multiple jurisdictions and time zones.

What you'll do

  • 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 scope with issuing parties, interface directly with opposing counsel, object or move to quash where appropriate, and manage productions or other required actions through to closure.
  • Address competing or conflicting orders from multiple jurisdictions, coordinating with OKX's international legal process team and global litigation team.
  • 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.
  • Work with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and data teams to gather facts and deliver accurate, timely responses; advise stakeholders on disclosure and privacy risk.
  • Develop templates, playbooks, and standard responses; embed AI to drive efficiency; identify trends and recommend process improvements.

What you bring

  • JD and admission in good standing in at least one US state.
  • Minimum 4 years of litigation experience at a leading law firm, financial institution, fintech company, or government agency.
  • Working knowledge of federal and state civil procedure, including subpoena and motion practice.
  • Sound judgment and the ability to manage a high volume of time-sensitive matters.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
  • Ability to work in an evolving environment across global time zones.
  • Enthusiasm about building an in-house career in a fast-growing, regulated industry.

Nice to have

  • Experience in traditional finance, fintech, payments, crypto, or digital assets.
  • Experience with legal process or law enforcement response 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.

What we offer

  • Salary range of $143,111 to $214,666 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
  • Performance bonus and long-term incentives as part of the compensation package.
  • Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants.
  • L&D programs and education subsidy for your growth and development.
  • Wellness and meal allowances.
  • Various team building programs and company events.

About OKX

OKX is a leading crypto exchange and developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized applications. The company is also a trusted brand for hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets, backed by Proof of Reserves. With offices globally, OKX is united by core principles of We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done.

Context for this role

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OKX on CryptoJobsHQ

OKX has 177 open roles on CryptoJobsHQ: 42 in Legal & Compliance, 32 in Engineering and 27 in Product. 1% are fully remote, most of the rest in Singapore and Hong Kong. 21 were posted in the last 7 days. The median advertised base salary is $224k, from 21 listings that publish pay.

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