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# Legal Counsel, Litigation & Legal Process at OKX

- **Company:** OKX
- **Location:** New York, NY / San Jose, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-23
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/okx/jobs/8042193003

## 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. 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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