Legal Counsel, Litigation & Legal Process

OKX is a leading cryptocurrency exchange and developer of OKX Wallet, serving millions of retail users and hundreds of major institutions seeking access to crypto markets. The company operates globally with a strong commitment to security, reliability, and core principles that unite its team across multiple offices worldwide.

As a fast-growing player in crypto and digital assets, OKX operates at the intersection of emerging technology and heavily regulated markets. The company's legal team spans the globe and handles complex matters across hundreds of jurisdictions, making specialized expertise in crypto-related legal challenges increasingly valuable as regulatory frameworks evolve.

You will join OKX's Global Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement and Investigations team as Legal Counsel, handling disputes, enforcement matters and government engagement with a focus on legal process management. Based in either New York or the San Francisco Bay Area, you'll work across global time zones supporting OKX's rapid growth in a regulated industry.

What you'll do

• Review and respond to subpoenas, Section 1782 applications, garnishments and court orders including temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and receivership orders
• Negotiate with issuing parties and opposing counsel to object or move to quash where appropriate, and manage productions through to closure
• Handle competing or conflicting legal orders from multiple jurisdictions by coordinating with OKX's international legal process and global litigation teams
• Respond to US law enforcement and government requests including grand jury subpoenas, court orders and asset freeze or seizure requests
• Assess litigation demands and threatened claims, handling matters directly where appropriate and escalating to senior attorneys and external counsel as needed
• Partner with Compliance, Risk, Operations and data teams to gather facts, deliver timely responses and advise on disclosure and privacy risks
• Develop templates, playbooks and standard responses while identifying trends and recommending process improvements

What you'll bring

• JD and admission in good standing in at least one US state
• Minimum four years of litigation experience at a leading law firm, financial institution, fintech company or government agency
• Working knowledge of federal and state civil procedure including subpoena and motion practice
• Sound judgment and ability to manage high volumes of time-sensitive matters
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Capability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment across global time zones
• Genuine interest in building an in-house legal career in a fast-growing, regulated industry

Nice to have

• 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

What they offer

• Competitive total compensation package with salary range of $143,111 to $214,666, plus performance bonus and long-term incentives
• Learning and development programs and education subsidies for professional growth
• Wellness and meal allowances
• Comprehensive healthcare for employees and dependents
• Team building programs and company events