OKX · 23 hours ago
Deputy General Counsel, Employment Law
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$300K/yr - $360K/yr
10+ years expOKX is a leading crypto exchange that aims to reshape the future of finance through crypto. The Deputy General Counsel for Global Employment will oversee employment law matters globally, providing strategic counsel to HR, Finance, and Recruiting, while developing the company's legal infrastructure.
AppsBitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechInformation TechnologyInternetWeb3
Responsibilities
Seasoned lawyer in managing and handling all legal HR, employment, and recruiting matters for the company and its global affiliated entities
Expert in providing legal advice for our HR, finance and recruiting departments for all global employment matters affecting the company
Key legal advisor on executive and incentive compensation, complex equity, bonus, and long-term incentive structures across jurisdictions, along with employee retention, immigration matters, and payroll
Lead and develop a globally distributed team of employment attorneys
Build and scale a global employment legal infrastructure that supports a rapidly growing organization
Strategically select, retain, and oversee outside employment counsel, leveraging strong professional networks to ensure the right expertise is engaged for complex or specialized matters
To the extent needed, support HR by conducting internal investigations and interviewing employees
Collaborating with product and business development teams to achieve company-wide projects and goals
Manage legal requests across the business and provide clear guidance on legal risk aligned with business strategy
Qualification
Required
Active membership with a state bar or eligibility to practice as a registered in-house counsel
Seasoned lawyer in US employment law, with experience working on cross-jurisdictional matters and partnering with a global legal team
Expert in drafting, reviewing and negotiating offer letters, employment agreements and severance agreements
10+ years of experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal team working on employment matters
Expert in advising on the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs, including base pay, bonuses, equity, and other long-term incentive arrangements or deferred compensation programs
Proven ability to build trust and provide practical, business-oriented advice to cross-functional partners; and be a proactive problem-solver and trusted partner to HR
Ability to partner with Total Rewards and Finance on compensation governance, pay transparency, and regulatory compliance
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, growth-stage and multi-cultural environment
Ability to work in a high-functioning legal team and feel comfortable in a collaborative working environment
Self-starter, quick learner who is highly driven, proactive, responsive and precise
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 dependents
Company
OKX
OKX is the second largest global crypto exchange by trading volume and a leading Web3 ecosystem.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
Giant NetworkCeyuan Ventures
2017-12-15Series B
2014-03-16Series A· $10M
Leadership Team
Gracie Lin
Singapore CEO
Hong Fang
President
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