Deputy General Counsel, Head of Americas Legal
Core
Deputy General Counsel shaping regulatory and legal strategy for OKX's US and Americas regulated businesses, advising senior leadership on licensing, partnerships, and corporate matters.
Role type
Senior in-house legal leader (Deputy General Counsel)
Builds
Regulatory strategy, licensing initiatives, and compliant business operations for a global cryptocurrency exchange
Domain
Financial services / Cryptocurrency / Digital Assets
Required skills
Regulatory strategy, stakeholder management, team leadership, risk analysis, strategic planning, relationship building with regulators
Preferred skills
Experience in novel/complex legal matters, ability to work under time pressure
Technologies
Legal frameworks, regulatory databases
Responsibilities
Develop and advance regulatory strategy in the US and Americas; Engage directly with regulators and business counterparties; Identify growth opportunities based on regulatory analysis; Lead and manage attorneys across Americas regions; Manage legal requests and advise on legal risk
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
