Sr. Legal Analyst, LATAM

OKX; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

OKX is seeking a Legal Counsel to support the LATAM team, focusing on Brazil. The role includes overseeing various legal areas related to cryptocurrency regulation, collaborating with compliance teams, and managing legal advice across the business. Ideal candidates will have top-tier law experience and a strong understanding of the crypto space.

Serviços

L&D programs and education subsidy

Team building programs and company events

Wellness and meal allowance

Comprehensive healthcare for employees and dependents

Qualificações

• 5+ years of experience in legal field, ideally with financial services or crypto.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Brazilian Central Bank regulations and CVM.

Responsabilidades

• Support legal coverage areas for Brazil and Argentina, including product development and regulatory matters.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to obtain licenses and communicate with regulators.
• Advise on legal concepts and risks aligned with business goals.

Conhecimentos

Legal Analysis

Negotiation

Knowledge of Crypto Regulations

Formação académica

Juris Doctor

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

You will report to the Deputy General Counsel, LATAM. You will work closely with all members of the Global Legal team and business leaders throughout the company, but will concentrate on supporting the Latam team, mainly Brazil. You will be working from the office two days a week, and may work remotely three days a week.

The right candidate will have a basic understanding of and enthusiastic belief in the cryptocurrency/digital asset space, experience working for a top law firm or in-house at a fast-paced, brand-name business, and possess strong academic credentials and excellent writing and analytical skills. The ideal candidate should also possess experience working on matters pertaining to financial services and cryptocurrency/digital assets.

English is mandatory and Spanish a plus.

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the business in virtually all legal coverage areas mainly for Brazil and Argentina, but also for other Latam countries, including but not limited to product development, regulatory matters, licensing requirements, contract review and negotiation, litigation cases, marketing/advertisement, assessment of tokens to be listed in Brazil, corporate governance, supervise external counsels, etc.
• Work with the licensing and compliance teams in obtaining licenses, communicating with regulators;
• Collaborate with product and business development teams to achieve company-wide projects and goals;
• Manage legal requests from all areas of the business and effectively advise on legal concepts and legal risk with an eye towards the strategic goals of business leaders.

What We Look For In You

• Resident of Brazil
• Experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal team, preferably in a financial services or crypto industry
• Experience with regulation from the Central Bank of Brazil and Comissão de Valores Mobiliários
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, growth-stage and multi-cultural environment
• Ability to navigate through a rapidly-changing legal landscape and deal with legal ambiguity
• Self-starter, quick learner who is highly driven, proactive, responsive and precise
• Experience working on cross-jurisdictional matters and on a global legal team

L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development

Various team building programs and company events

Wellness and meal allowance

Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents

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