Legal Counsel, Litigation & Legal Process

Okx; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Okx in New York is seeking a seasoned attorney to join the Global Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement and Investigations team. You will review subpoenas, court orders, and government requests while coordinating with international colleagues to resolve matters efficiently.

The role requires a JD and active bar admission in the US, 4+ years of litigation experience, and strong written and oral communication skills to support compliance, risk, and data teams across the business.

Qualifications

• JD and active bar admission in at least one US state.
• Experience handling subpoenas, court orders, and civil procedure.
• Ability to coordinate with global teams and manage time-sensitive matters.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review subpoenas, 1782 applications, garnishments, and court orders including TROs and receivership orders.
• Negotiate scope with issuing parties; interface with opposing counsel and manage productions to closure.
• Coordinate with international process and litigation teams across jurisdictions.
• Respond to US law enforcement and government requests escalated by the legal response ops team.
• Assess and respond to litigation demands; escalate and assist with matters progressing to litigation.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Operations and data teams on disclosures and privacy risk.
• Develop templates, playbooks, and standard responses; embed AI to drive efficiency.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Regulatory compliance

Bar admission

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Who We Are

At the company, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. the company is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of the company Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). the company 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 Opportunity

The Global Legal team provides legal advice and guidance to the company and its affiliated entities across all coverage areas and geographic locations, and supports business growth by working with all teams within the company to help them achieve their goals. Our team has attorneys around the world, and handles legal matters in literally hundreds of countries . The Global Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement and Investigations team handles the company’s disputes, enforcement matters and government engagement worldwide at the intersection of litigation, regulation and emerging technology.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Third-party legal process:
  • Review and respond to subpoenas, Section 1782 applications, garnishments, and court orders including TROs, preliminary injunctions and receivership orders served on the company.
  • Negotiate scope with issuing parties and directly interface with opposing counsel, object or move to quash where appropriate, and manage productions or other required actions through to closure.
  • Address competing or conflicting orders from multiple jurisdictions, coordinating with the company’s international legal process team and global litigation team.
• Government and law enforcement requests:
  • Respond to US law enforcement and government process escalated by the legal response operations team, including grand jury subpoenas, court orders, and asset freeze and seizure requests.
• Litigation and demands:
  • Assess and respond to litigation demands and threatened claims, handling matters directly where appropriate and escalating as needed.
  • Assist with matters that progress from legal process into litigation, working with senior team members and external counsel.
• Cross-functional partnership: Work with Compliance, Risk, Operations and data teams to gather facts and deliver accurate, timely responses; advise stakeholders on disclosure and privacy risk.
• Process and reporting: Develop templates, playbooks and standard responses; embed AI to drive efficiency; identify trends and recommend process improvements.

What We Look For In You

• JD and admission in good standing in at least one US state.
• Candidate may be based 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, including subpoena and motion practice.
• Sound judgment and the ability to manage a high volume of time-sensitive matters.
• Excellent wri