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# Deputy General Counsel, Employment Law at OKX

- **Company:** OKX
- **Location:** New York, NY / San Jose, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/okx/jobs/8034261003

## 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

As a Deputy General Counsel for Employment, you will be responsible for global employment matters reporting directly to the Global Head of Employment Legal, who is located in the US. You will work closely with other members of the Legal team and business leaders throughout the company, but especially with our global HR, finance, and compliance departments. The ideal candidate will be based out of our San Jose, California or New York office.

The right candidate will have an understanding of and enthusiastic belief in the cryptocurrency/digital asset space, 9+ years of experience working on employment matters for a top law firm as well as in-house at a fast-paced, brand-name business. We are looking for a teammate with strong academic credentials and excellent analytical skills. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise and experience in advising business leaders to produce quick analyses of issues related to employment law and HR, including recruiting, hiring, immigration, internal investigations, employee relations and employment litigation and arbitration.

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

- Supporting the business by managing and handling legal HR, employment, and recruiting matters for the company and its global affiliated entities, with a primary focus on supporting OKX group operations in the US and across the globe.

- Supporting our HR, finance, compliance and recruiting departments on a daily basis by providing legal advice and guidance on all employment matters affecting the company;

- Driving the strategy and managing employment litigation and arbitration matters and retaining and supervising outside counsel;

- Supporting HR and compliance by advising on internal investigations and interviewing employees;

- Working with other members of the Legal team and business partners on legal issues and matters touching on employee retention, payroll, executive compensation, benefits, performance management, and immigration and visa issues;

- Build and uplevel employment legal processes and infrastructure, moving the function from ad hoc support toward a structured, best-in-class practice.

- Partner directly with senior regional leadership to operationalize their strategic direction.

## What We Look For In You

- Attorney licensed to practice law in the US.

- 9+ years of experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal team working on international employment matters;

- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, growth-stage and multi-cultural environment;

- Ability to effectively advise and build trust with business teams;

- Ability to work in a high-functioning legal team and feel comfortable in a collaborative working environment;

- Experience working on cross-jurisdictional matters and a global legal team;

- Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical and actionable business advice for non-legal audiences;

- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating offer letters, employment agreements, incentive plans and severance agreements.

## 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 $200,355 - $300,533

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. Applicants should apply via OKX internal or external careers site.

## #LI-SK1 #LI-HYBRID

Notice:

All official OKX vacancies are published on this website. While roles may appear on selected third-party platforms from time to time, information on other sites may be inaccurate or outdated. If in doubt, please apply directly through our official careers website.

Information collected and processed as part of the recruitment process of any job application you choose to submit is subject to OKX's [Candidate Privacy Notice](https://www.okx.com/en-eu/help/okx-candidate-privacy-notice).

## About OKX

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: OKX is a world-leading digital asset exchange and Web3 platform offering spot and derivatives trading, a self-custody wallet, and decentralized application access to over 100 million users globally.
- **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed; last round $200M in March 2026)
- **Headquarters**: Seychelles (legal entity: Aux Cayes FinTech Co. Ltd.)
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Star Xu

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Cryptocurrency exchange, digital asset trading, Web3 infrastructure.
- **Target customers**: B2C (retail traders, crypto enthusiasts) and B2B (institutions, high-frequency traders, liquidity providers). Serves both individuals and large institutions.
- **Mission**: To reshape the world with crypto, contributing to every individual’s freedom, and to build a fairer, more transparent, and accessible society through blockchain technology.

## Products & Services
- **Spot Trading**: Buy and sell over 300 cryptocurrencies with low fees.
- **Derivatives**: Futures, options, and perpetual swaps for advanced trading strategies.
- **Structured Products**: Yield-bearing products for passive income.
- **OKX Wallet**: Self-custody Web3 wallet supporting dApps, DeFi, NFTs, and cross-chain swaps.
- **OKX Pay**: Fiat on-ramp and payment infrastructure for seamless deposits.
- **Institutional Services**: Ultra-low latency API connectivity, prime brokerage, and tailored liquidity solutions.
- **Proof of Reserves**: Monthly public attestation of asset backing (1:1).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed.
- **Key Metrics**: Over 100 million customers worldwide; 2,886 employees (as of mid-2026, +14.3% YoY); $200M total funding (venture round, March 2026).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: One undisclosed investor in the latest round. Partnerships include McLaren F1, Manchester City FC, Tribeca Film Festival.
- **Growth Signals**: Expanded into Australia, Brazil, Netherlands, Singapore, and Turkey in the last year; plans to enter US, Belgium, and UAE. Active job postings: 246. Employee headcount grew 14.3% YoY.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Liquidity & Low Fees**: One of the top crypto exchanges by trading volume with competitive fee structures.
- **Transparency**: Monthly proof-of-reserves reports publicly verifiable.
- **Security**: Multi-layer security, GSLB, distributed server clusters, and dedicated security engineering teams.
- **Global Reach**: Available in over 180 countries/regions with localized support.
- **Web3 Integration**: Deeply connected wallet bridging centralized and decentralized finance.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI-Native Product & Engineering**: Investing heavily in AI agents, chatbots, and infrastructure for automated trading and user experience.
- **Institutional Growth**: Expanding VIP relationship management, prime brokerage, and institutional-grade tools.
- **Global Regulatory Compliance**: Obtaining licenses in new jurisdictions (e.g., Singapore, Turkey, Brazil) while maintaining a robust compliance center.
- **Web3 Ecosystem**: Growing the OKX Wallet and dApp connectivity to drive DeFi adoption.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values-driven environment with core principles: "WE before Me", "Do the right thing", and "Get things done". Emphasis on ownership, transparency, and innovation.
- **Work Policy**: Hybrid/office roles across multiple global hubs (Singapore, Hong Kong, San Jose, Dubai, etc.). Remote flexibility varies by role.
- **Perks**: Competitive benefits including learning budgets, team events, and the "Supernova Program" for early-career talent. Engineering teams work on cutting-edge blockchain and AI problems.
- **Engineering Culture**: Strong focus on AI-native development, Rust/Java/Go, mobile infrastructure, and security. High percentage of technical roles (721 engineers, 10% of workforce).
- **Growth Opportunity**: Rapidly scaling company with global expansion, offering cross-functional mobility and exposure to senior leadership.

## Sources
1. [okx.com - About & Careers](https://www.okx.com/en-us/join-us)
2. [LinkedIn - OKX Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/okxofficial/jobs)
3. [Greenhouse - OKX Job Board](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/okx)
4. [okx.com - Main Site](https://www.okx.com/)

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