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Associate General Counsel, LATAM

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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,

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Legal & ComplianceOtherGeneral CounselAssistant General Counsel

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. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.

About the Role

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You will report directly to the Head of Legal for the Americas. You will work closely with all members of the Global Legal team and business leaders throughout the company, but will concentrate on supporting Central and South American operations.

The right candidate will have a basic understanding of and enthusiastic belief in the cryptocurrency/digital asset space, 10+ years of experience working for a top law firm, regulatory agency, or in-house at a fast-paced, brand-name business, and possess strong academic credentials and excellent writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

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Lead all legal matters related to the operations of OKX's business in Central and South America (outside of Brazil), including assessing and securing any and all regulatory licenses needed in the region, in collaboration with the OKX Global Legal, Compliance, and Licensing teams.
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Conduct legal research into laws and regulations related to cryptocurrency/digital assets. Evaluate the products and services offered by OKX with respect to those laws and provide legal advice on licensing and compliance requirements.
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Advise on legal and regulatory aspects of the business's strategic initiatives in the U.S.
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Draft and revise licensing maintenance/application materials and reports to regulators in collaboration with the Compliance and Licensing teams.
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Communicate with federal and state regulators and other governmental bodies related to the company’s licensing efforts.
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Collaborate with product and business development teams to achieve company-wide projects and goals.
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Oversee corporate, litigation, and regulatory matters, and supervise outside counsel as needed, in collaboration with OKX global teams.
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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.

Active license and credential to practice law in country in Central or South America (outside of Brazil), with preference for Mexico.
10+ years of relevant regulatory licensing experience at a top-tier law firm, federal or state regulator, and/or in-house legal team, preferably in a financial services-related industry or other firmly-regulated space.
Experience with regulatory reporting obligations related to relevant licenses, e.g., call reports, virtual currency permissible investment reporting, license renewals, and regulatory exams.
Experience advising on cross-jurisdictional matters and developing relationships with international regulators, including in El Salvador.
Experience engaging with national regulators.
Experience managing teams (legal and cross-functional) and driving projects to completion on expedited timelines.
Must be highly-driven, proactive, responsive, and precise.
Experience making strategic recommendations to senior management and senior legal team members.
Enthusiastic about blockchain technology and have an understanding of the 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.
Project management experience with superior organizational skills.

Nice to Have

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Regulatory experience related to the financial services industry.
Familiarity with the NMLS system.

What We Offer

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✓Competitive total compensation package

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

✓Various team building programs and company events

✓Wellness allowances

✓Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents#LI-EWR1 #LI-HYBRID

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Posted: March 26, 2026
First seen: March 26, 2026
Last seen: April 24, 2026

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OKX is a global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 technology company, offering trading, wallet services, and access to decentralized finance. Founded in 2017, it serves millions of users in over 100 countries.

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