Deputy General Counsel, Product

About the role

This role involves serving as a key legal advisor to the Product team at OKX, focusing on US product offerings. The Deputy General Counsel will be involved in the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept through to launch. This includes proactively identifying potential legal and regulatory risks associated with new products and services, and then advising on how to structure and design these offerings to minimize those risks. The goal is to ensure that OKX can bring high-quality products to the US market while adhering to all necessary legal frameworks.

A significant part of the work will be developing and drafting legal disclosures for new products and services. This includes creating terms and conditions, customer agreements, promotional terms, disclaimers, and risk notices. The Deputy General Counsel will also collaborate closely with other departments such as Risk, Compliance, and Finance to monitor evolving legal and regulatory developments. This involves assessing the potential impact of these changes on OKX's products and coordinating cross-functional input to ensure a smooth product launch process.

Success in this position means effectively managing legal and reputational risks for OKX's US product portfolio. It requires a business-driven and solution-oriented approach, coupled with sound judgment in managing internal and external stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities to deliver seamless, business-focused legal solutions.

The salary for this position ranges from $200,000 to $300,000, with the final offer depending on factors like knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. A performance bonus and long-term incentives may also be part of the compensation package.

Skills that matter here

• product counseling: This role requires advising on legal aspects throughout the product lifecycle for new and existing US offerings.
• financial services regulatory: The position involves navigating the legal and regulatory landscape of financial services, specifically within the crypto industry in the US.
• engaging with US regulators: Experience interacting with bodies like the CFTC and SEC is necessary for managing product compliance and risk.
• drafting: The role involves creating various legal documents, including terms and conditions, customer agreements, and risk notices.
• stakeholder relationship management: This position requires collaboration with multiple internal teams (Risk, Compliance, Finance) and external parties.
• risk management: A core responsibility is to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks for new products and services.

Who this role suits

• You possess a law degree from a top institution and are admitted to practice law in any US state.
• You have over a decade of experience in product counseling and financial services regulation, with a background in both in-house and law firm settings.
• You are adept at engaging with US regulators and demonstrate sound judgment regarding business practices and reputational risk.
• You are a business-driven, solution-oriented individual who thrives under tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

From the employer

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serve as a strategic legal partner to the Product team and other stakeholders, advising on both existing and new US product offerings throughout the product lifecycle - from concept to launch.
• Proactively identify legal and regulatory risks of new products and services, advising on product structure and design to mitigate risks and bring top-tier products and services to the US market.
• Develop, draft and manage disclosures for new products and services, including terms and conditions, customer agreements, event and promotion terms, disclaimers and risk notices.
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Finance and other stakeholders to track evolving legal and regulatory developments, and conduct product impact assessments of such developments.
• Coordinate cross-functional input into the product launch process by working closely with other Legal and Compliance stakeholders to deliver seamless, business-focused solutions.

What We Look For In You

• Law degree from a top law school
• Admission to practice law in any state in the US
• 10+ years of experience in product counseling and other financial services regulatory and legal matters, ideally both in-house and at a top law firm
• Experience engaging with US regulators, including CFTC, SEC and other US federal and state regulators
• Sound judgment on business practices, internal and external stakeholder relationship management and reputational risk
• Business-driven and solution-oriented
• Thrives in a fast-paced work environment, able to cope with tight deadlines
• Business proficiency in spoken and written English
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and presentable with excellent drafting and communication skills
• Ability to approach situations and challenges with a sense of humour

Perks & Benefits

• 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
• The salary range for this position is $200,000 to $300,000. The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to the salary, a performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.