Senior Legal Analyst

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts essential for OKX's growth. You will collaborate with business stakeholders to execute agreements that align with the company's commercial objectives while managing legal risks.

Success in this position involves maintaining organized records of contracts across multiple jurisdictions and developing legal processes that enhance efficiency. You will also contribute to special projects, ensuring that legal compliance is upheld in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The salary range for this position is between $68,000 and $112,000, reflecting the competitive nature of the industry.

Skills that matter here

• Contract Management: This role requires expertise in managing the lifecycle of contracts to support the company's operations.
• Legal Support: You will provide essential legal support across various teams, ensuring compliance and effective contract execution.
• Analytical skills: Strong analytical skills are necessary to navigate complex legal situations and assess risks.
• Attention to detail: Attention to detail is critical for drafting accurate legal documents and maintaining organized records.
• Written communication: Excellent written communication skills are essential for drafting contracts and internal guidelines.
• Cross-border agreements: Experience with cross-border agreements is advantageous for managing contracts across jurisdictions.

Who this role suits

• You have a strong legal background, ideally with a law degree, but substantial paralegal or legal analyst experience is also acceptable.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments and can adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• You possess strong interpersonal skills and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• A genuine interest in crypto and fintech will help you align with the company's mission and objectives.

From the employer

What You'll Be Doing

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including, but not limited to, NDAs, Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, Data Processing Agreements, marketing services agreements, and amendments.
• Work closely with business stakeholders and vendors to negotiate and execute contracts that are key to OKX's future growth.
• Apply OKX's SOP or design new SOPs to support OKX's commercial objectives while following applicable regulations and otherwise managing legal and regulatory risk.
• Maintain organised records of contracts and various legal documents across multiple group entities and jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with business units and legal team members to design, develop, and implement legal processes, training programmes, internal guidelines, and playbooks to drive efficiencies and build for scale.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

What We Look For In You

• Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college or university; a law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
• Candidates without a law degree but with substantial prior law firm and/or in-house paralegal/legal analyst experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop and implement various legal processes, policies, and playbooks.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift rapidly while maintaining accuracy and sound legal judgement.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and with cross-border commercial agreements is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound commercial judgment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management platforms (e.g. Ironclad) and e-signature tools (e.g. Docusign) is preferred.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package.
• L&D programs and education subsidy for employees' growth and development.
• Various team building programs and company events.