The Role
The Associate General Counsel in Australia will advise on digital currency products, marketing campaigns, and contracts. They will conduct legal research, contribute to legislation, and support the operations of an Australian fintech company.
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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 OpportunityThis 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
- An unrestricted Australian practising certificate
- A junior Australian lawyer (2-5years PQE)
- 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.
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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.
