Legal Counsel Litigation and Legal Process
OKX is a leading global cryptocurrency exchange offering a wide range of trading services, including spot and derivatives trading, as well as Web3 solutions.
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About OKX
OKX is a global cryptocurrency exchange known for its trading services and financial products. The platform offers a wide range of features, including spot and derivatives trading, staking services, and a user-friendly interface suitable for both beginners and experienced traders.
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About the Role
You will respond to subpoenas, court orders, garnishments, and government requests; negotiate scope; manage productions; and address conflicting jurisdictional orders. You will assess litigation demands, partner with internal stakeholders and external counsel, advise on disclosure and privacy risk, and develop templates, playbooks, reporting, and AI-enabled process improvements.
Requirements
- JD and admission in good standing in at least one US state
- Location in New York or the San Francisco Bay Area
- Minimum 4 years of litigation experience at a leading law firm, financial institution, fintech, or government agency
- Working knowledge of federal and state civil procedure, subpoena practice, and motion practice
- Ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive matters
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Experience in finance, fintech, payments, crypto, or digital assets preferred
- Experience with legal process or law-enforcement response preferred
- Familiarity with the Stored Communications Act, Bank Secrecy Act, or financial privacy laws preferred
- Experience with emergency relief, asset freezes, receiverships, or judgment enforcement preferred
Responsibilities
- Review and respond to subpoenas, Section 1782 applications, garnishments, and court orders
- Negotiate scope, communicate with opposing counsel, object or move to quash where appropriate, and manage required productions
- Address conflicting orders across jurisdictions
- Respond to US law-enforcement and government requests
- Assess and respond to litigation demands and threatened claims
- Support matters progressing into litigation with senior team members and external counsel
- Partner with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and data teams to gather facts and advise on disclosure and privacy risks
- Develop templates, playbooks, standard responses, reporting, and AI-enabled process improvements
Benefits
- Performance bonus
- Long-term incentives
- Medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position
- Learning and development programs
- Education subsidy
- Team-building programs and company events
- Wellness and meal allowances
- Healthcare schemes for employees and dependents