Legal Counsel, Dispute Resolution

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Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Seeking a highly motivated legal counsel with strong disputes and regulatory experience to assist with multi-jurisdictional matters. Responsibilities include providing counsel and support for dispute resolution, managing legal cases, conducting legal analyses, and monitoring changes in the legal landscape. Must have a common law degree, 6-10 years of PQE, and proficiency in English. In-house experience at financial institutions and tech companies is an advantage, and experience in crypto matters is preferred.
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Who We Are

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.

 

OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.

 

About the Opportunity

As we expand rapidly globally, we are looking for a highly energetic and motivated middle to senior level legal counsel with strong disputes and regulatory experience to assist with multi-jurisdictional matters in a fast-moving industry.


What You’ll Be Doing 

  • Provide counsel and support for dispute resolution and prevention, internal investigations, employment matters, risk assessments, liability assessments, and protection of proprietary information and data; taking the lead to manage commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation cases.
  • Handle requests from and be a trusted contact for law enforcement and government agencies; provide counsel and support for dispute resolution and prevention; manage external parties, including counterparties, external counsel and experts.
  • Assist senior management in conducting legal analyses of matters that arise in relation to the company governance and operations.
  • Partner with our risk, compliance and licensing teams to provide ongoing support in monitoring the changes in the legal landscape relevant to cryptocurrency and technology in multiple jurisdictions.


What We Look For In You 

  • Common law degree holder (LLB/ J.D.)
  • Qualified solicitor with 6-10 years PQE
  • Trained and qualified in a common law jurisdiction with strong litigation, arbitration and regulatory experience obtained in a reputable international law firm/ organisation
  • Commitment to ensuring the team succeeds with all tasks, duties and projects and willingness to help a team member in need
  • Sound judgment on business practices, internal and external stakeholder relationship management and reputational risk
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English, working-level Mandarin is a definite advantage
  • Well-organized, detail-oriented, presentable and with excellent communication skills (both verbally and in writing)
  • Ability to approach situations and challenges with a sense of humour


Nice to Haves

  • In-house experience at financial institutions and/or tech companies an advantage
  • Experience in dealing with crypto matters a definite advantage


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 dependants
  • More that we love to tell you along the process!

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The Company
Dublin, Dublin
1,073 Employees
Remote Workplace
Year Founded: 2017

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.

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