Legal Counsel, Litigation & Legal Process

OKX; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Education subsidy

Team building

Wellness allowance

Meal allowances

Healthcare for dependents

Job summary

OKX in San Jose, CA is seeking a Senior Legal professional to join the Global Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement and Investigations team. You will review subpoenas, court orders, and government requests, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and interface with external counsel.

The role requires a JD with bar admission in at least one US state, 4+ years of litigation experience, and strong written and spoken communication.

Qualifications

• JD and admission in good standing in at least one US state.
• Minimum 4 years of litigation experience at a leading law firm, financial institution, fintech or government agency.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment across global time zones.

Responsibilities

• Review and respond to subpoenas, Section 1782 applications, garnishments, and court orders.
• Interface with opposing counsel and manage productions through to closure.
• Coordinate with OKX’s international legal process and global litigation teams.
• Respond to US law enforcement requests and government process escalations.
• Develop templates, playbooks, and standard responses; embed AI to drive efficiency.

Skills

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Time management across time zones

Education

JD with US bar admission

Licensed to practice in at least one US state

Job description

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.

About The Opportunity

The Global Legal team provides legal advice and guidance to OKX 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 OKX’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 OKX.
  • 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 OKX’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 written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment across global time zones.
• Enthusiasm about building an in-house career in a fast-growing, regulated industry.

Nice to Haves

• Experience in traditional finance, fintech, payments, crypto or digital assets.
• Experience with legal process or law enforcement response at a financial institution or technology company.
• Familiarity with the Stored Communications Act, Bank Secrecy Act or financial privacy laws.
• Experience with emergency relief, asset freezes, receiverships or judgment enforcement.
• Prior in-house experience or secondment.

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!

OKX Statement

OKX is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The salary range for this position is $143,111 to $214,666. The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to the salary, a performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

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