The Role
Provides global employment-law counsel to HR, finance, compliance, recruiting, and business leaders. Manages employment litigation, arbitration, internal investigations, immigration, employee relations, compensation, benefits, payroll, performance management, and employment agreements. Supervises outside counsel, advises senior regional leadership, and develops structured employment legal processes across US and international operations.
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Who We Are What You’ll Be Doing What We Look For In You Perks & Benefits
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.
About the OpportunityAs an Associate General Counsel for Employment, you will be responsible for global employment matters reporting directly to the Global Head of Employment Legal, who is located in the US. You will work closely with other members of the Legal team and business leaders throughout the company, but especially with our global HR, finance, and compliance departments. The ideal candidate will be based out of our San Jose, California or New York office.
The right candidate will have an understanding of and enthusiastic belief in the cryptocurrency/digital asset space, 7+ years of experience working on employment matters for a top law firm as well as in-house at a fast-paced, brand-name business. We are looking for a teammate with strong academic credentials and excellent analytical skills. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise and experience in advising business leaders to produce quick analyses of issues related to employment law and HR, including recruiting, hiring, immigration, internal investigations, employee relations and employment litigation and arbitration.
We offer a competitive base salary and bonus structure as well as excellent benefits and an opportunity to work in a cutting-edge industry that will be the future of financial services
- Supporting the business by managing and handling legal HR, employment, and recruiting matters for the company and its global affiliated entities, with a primary focus on supporting OKX group operations in the US and across the globe.
- Supporting our HR, finance, compliance and recruiting departments on a daily basis by providing legal advice and guidance on all employment matters affecting the company;
- Driving the strategy and managing employment litigation and arbitration matters and retaining and supervising outside counsel;
- Supporting HR and compliance by advising on internal investigations and interviewing employees;
- Working with other members of the Legal team and business partners on legal issues and matters touching on employee retention, payroll, executive compensation, benefits, performance management, and immigration and visa issues;
- Build and uplevel employment legal processes and infrastructure, moving the function from ad hoc support toward a structured, best-in-class practice.
- Partner directly with senior regional leadership to operationalize their strategic direction.
- Attorney licensed to practice law in the US.
- 7+ years of experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal team working on international employment matters;
- 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 work in a high-functioning legal team and feel comfortable in a collaborative working environment;
- Experience working on cross-jurisdictional matters and a global legal team;
- Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical and actionable business advice for non-legal audiences;
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating offer letters, employment agreements, incentive plans and severance agreements.
- 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 dependants
- More that we love to tell you along the process!
OKX Statement:
OKX is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The salary range for this position is $171,733 - $257,599
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. Applicants should apply via OKX internal or external careers site.
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Skills Required
- Attorney licensed to practice law in the United States
- 7+ years of experience handling international employment matters at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal team
- Experience advising business leaders on employment law and HR matters
- Experience with cross-jurisdictional matters and global legal teams
- Experience handling employment litigation and arbitration
- Experience advising on recruiting, hiring, immigration, internal investigations, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and performance management
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating offer letters, employment agreements, incentive plans, and severance agreements
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, growth-stage, multicultural environment
- Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business advice
- Strong analytical skills and academic credentials
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a high-functioning legal team
OKX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about OKX and has not been reviewed or approved by OKX.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive or above market, especially in engineering, product, and legal roles across major hubs. This positioning is consistently cited as a major attraction for candidates.
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Healthcare Strength — Role descriptions indicate comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with employer-paid premiums in some cases. Health coverage is highlighted alongside core benefits like PTO and parental leave.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Allowances for education and fitness, meal perks and snacks, team-building budgets, and structured learning programs are described across locations. These extras enhance the total rewards package beyond base pay.
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 2017, OKX is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchanges. OKX innovatively adopted blockchain technology to reshape the financial ecosystem by offering some of the most diverse and sophisticated products, solutions, and trading tools on the market. Trusted by more than 20 million users in over 180 regions globally, OKX strives to provide an engaging platform that empowers every individual to explore the world of crypto. In addition to its world-class DeFi exchange, OKX serves its users with OKX Insights, a research arm that is at the cutting edge of the latest trends in the cryptocurrency industry. With its extensive range of crypto products and services, and unwavering commitment to innovation, OKX’s vision is a world of financial access backed by blockchain and the power of decentralized finance.
