Head of Global Commercial Law

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

We are seeking a senior legal leader to build and lead OKX’s Global Commercial Legal function. This role will serve as the principal in negotiating, drafting and advising the company’s most significant commercial, partnership, licensing, and transborder agreements, while working closely with executive leadership to support global growth. As a newly established vertical, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the structure, strategy, and operating model of Commercial Legal at scale. The ideal candidate will combine deep understanding of business and contracting models with the leadership ability to get deals done and unify highly interconnected commercial workstreams under a single strategic vision.

What You’ll Be Doing

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Lead and scale OKX’s global Commercial Legal function, serving as the senior legal advisor to executive leadership and global business teams on all strategic commercial transactions, providing pragmatic, risk-balanced guidance that enables rapid and responsible business growth.

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Serve as the senior legal partner to business leaders across commercial, enterprise partnerships, and institutional initiatives.

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Lead the legal negotiation on complex, high-impact commercial, partnership, and institutional agreements.

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Embed legal strategy into the company’s commercial roadmap by partnering deeply with Product, Business Development, Finance, Compliance, and executive leadership from concept through execution and lifecycle management.

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Redesign and institutionalize scalable contracting infrastructure, including governance standards, risk thresholds, playbooks, and negotiation frameworks - to drive velocity, consistency, and decision clarity across global teams.

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Drive alignment across interconnected commercial legal workstreams, improving coordination, prioritization, and resource allocation.

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Define and operationalize the company’s commercial risk posture, establishing clear escalation pathways and decision-making frameworks aligned with enterprise objectives.

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Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing Commercial Legal team while setting strategic priorities for the function.

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Contribute to broader Legal leadership strategy and help shape the long-term legal infrastructure supporting the company’s global growth.

What We Look For In You

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Qualified to practice law in the US with an active state bar membership

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12+ years of post qualified legal experience focused on complex commercial transactions, strategic partnerships, [joint ventures], and global business initiatives, ideally in technology, fintech, financial services, or digital assets.

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Ability to work globally, crossfunctionally, and as a partner to business is a must.

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Strong experience with complex agreements, licensing agreements, intellectual property, trademark and related concepts.

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TradFi, Fintech or Crypto experience is a plus.

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Experience leading or building commercial legal teams or functional verticals.

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Strong executive presence with the ability to advise and negotiate on behalf of senior stakeholders on high-impact business decisions.

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Proven experience negotiating complex, cross-border commercial transactions.

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Ability to operate effectively across multiple business lines in a fast-moving, global environment.

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Strong business judgment, stakeholder management, and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach.

Perks & Benefits

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Competitive total compensation package

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L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development

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Various team building programs and company events

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Wellness and meal allowances

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Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents

OKX Statement:

The salary range for this position is $300,000 to $430,000. 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.

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 employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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