Bitcoin Jobs at Okcoin

Who We Are:

Okcoin is one of the world’s largest and fastest growing cryptocurrency exchanges. We help millions of people buy and sell bitcoin, and other crypto assets every day — but our work is a whole lot more than that. We’re building an inclusive future of finance, one that opens new opportunities to learn financial literacy, store value, and build wealth for everyone.

Ready to help the next billion people experience the future of finance with us? Come on board. We have offices in cities and countries all over the world including San Francisco, Malta, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan, but we believe in you working wherever you work best.

About the Team:

The Legal team provides legal guidance and services to the company across all areas and supports business growth by working with other business teams within the company to help them achieve their goals.

Our Global Licensing team, in particular, is responsible for all expansionary efforts into new and emerging markets, with a specific focus on licensing strategy and roadmap.

About the Opportunity:

This is an essential role at one of the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency exchanges. The Associate General Counsel will report to a Deputy General Counsel as part of the Global Licensing Team.

The right candidate will have a basic understanding of and enthusiastic belief in the cryptocurrency/digital asset space, 2-4 years of experience working for a top law firm or in-house at a fast-paced brand-name business, and possess strong academic credentials and excellent writing and analytical skills. The candidate should also possess experience working on matters pertaining to financial services, cryptocurrency/digital assets, and/or touching upon global financial and securities laws and regulations.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Work with the other members of the Global Licensing Team in obtaining licenses (including conducting research during the license selection process), managing external advisors, and helping lead the licensing process.
• Conduct legal research into global laws and regulations applicable to the crypto industry with the assistance of outside counsel.
• Meet and communicate with regulators and other governmental bodies related to the company’s licensing efforts.
• To the extent needed, assist with certain civil or regulatory litigation matters and supervise outside counsel
• Collaborate with product and business development teams to achieve company-wide projects and goals
• To the extent needed, manage additional legal requests from all areas of the business and effectively advise on legal concepts and legal risk with an eye towards the strategic goals of business leaders

What We Look For In You:

• Active membership with a state bar (CA preferred) or international equivalent and eligible to practice in California or New York as a registered in-house counsel if not primarily licensed
• 2-4 years of experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal team, preferably in a financial services-related industry or other firmly-regulated space.
• Enthusiastic about blockchain technology and have a basic understanding (or eager to learn) about relevant legal/regulatory landscape
• 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 navigate through legal ambiguity
• Self-starter, quick learner who is highly driven, proactive, responsive and precise.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience working on cross-jurisdictional matters and a global legal team
• Experience advising on or otherwise assisting with global crypto or financial licensing or other regulatory matters.

Highlights of Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive total compensation package
• Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, disability & life insurance (Company pays 100% for employee/80% for dependents)
• 401K with company contribution
• Flexible PTO policy, company paid holidays
• UberEats Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus Program paid in BTC
• Company Donation Match
• More surprises when you join!

Okcoin Statement:

Okcoin 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.