Legal Counsel at OKX

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Advice, Digital Currency, Contract Review, Legal Research, Regulation, Legislation Development, Fintech, Marketing, Growth Campaigns, Collaboration, Integrity, Intelligence, Energy, Friendliness, Academic Excellence, Results Orientation

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

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 partners with all elements of the Business to provide legal guidance and help them achieve their goals. The Australian Legal Team primarily supports OKX in Australia, where OKX operates local entities and holds an Australian Financial Services Licence, and also leads select global initiatives. 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 junior to mid-senior Australian lawyer (2-7 years PQE, but this is not a strict requirement), 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 junior to mid-senior Australian lawyer (2-7 years PQE, but this is not a strict requirement) 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. #LI-SM1 #LI-HYBRID Information collected and processed as part of the recruitment process of any job application you choose to submit is subject to OKX's Candidate Privacy Notice.

Responsibilities

The Associate General Counsel will advise on digital currency products and marketing initiatives while reviewing contracts and conducting legal research. They will also contribute to legislation development and provide general legal advice for operating an Australian fintech company.