clip-art
clip-art

EMPLOYMENT

Find your next job in New Zealand

  • e.g. admin, legal, sales, etc.
  • e.g. city, state or postcode
bell

JOB ALERTS

Want to be notified the moment a job has been posted? Setup Job Alerts

Browse by

Legal Counsel (2-5 PQE)

OKX
20 Nov 2025Sydney, New South WalesLegal
Who We Are At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by Crypto, ultimately contributing to every individual's freedom. OKX began as a crypto exchange giving millions of people access to crypto trading and over time becoming among the largest platforms in the world. In recent years, we have developed one of the most connected Web3 wallets used by millions to access decentralised crypto applications (dApps). OKX is a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets on a reliable platform that seamlessly connects with global banking and payments. In the last year, OKX has expanded into new markets including Australia, Brazil, Netherlands, Singapore and Turkey, with plans to launch in the US, Belgium and the UAE. We are deeply committed to shaping a fairer, more transparent and accessible society through blockchain technology. This is why we publish proof of reserves monthly, and continue to ship new innovative security features. About the Team The OKX Legal Team partners with all elements of the Business to provide legal guidance and help them achieve their goals. The Australian Legal Team primarily supports OKX in Australia, where OKX operates local entities and holds an Australian Financial Services Licence, and also leads select global initiatives. About the Opportunity This is a rare opportunity to join a world leader in digital assets, that is both one of the most established firms in the industry and still one of the fastest growing. The Associate General Counsel will be a junior to mid-senior Australian lawyer (2-7 years PQE, but this is not a strict requirement), reporting to our Deputy General Counsel who leads a high-performing Legal Team in Australia and select global projects. They will join a team of two Australian qualified lawyers supported by a large global team, with a local Sydney office of around 30 local staff. What You’ll Be Doing Advising on digital currency products in the context of Australian law Advising on marketing & growth campaigns and initiatives Reviewing contracts with key counterparts in the digital asset and traditional finance industry Conducting legal research relating to the regulation of digital assets in Australia Contributing to the development of legislation relating to the Australian digital asset industry Working closely with OKX Australia's Legal Team and Business, along with OKX's global functions Supporting frequent interactions with top tier outside counsel Providing general legal advice relating to operating an Australian fintech company What We Look For in You An unrestricted Australian practising certificate A junior Australian lawyer (2-5years PQE) High integrity, intelligence, energy and friendliness All relevant legal backgrounds will be considered, so long as the candidate has the ability to pick up new subject matters quickly Strong academic track record An early track record of excellent results in law OKX is an equal employment opportunity employer, and encourages all people from all diverse backgrounds to apply. LI-SM1 LI-HYBRID Notice : All official OKX vacancies are posted on this site. We are not affiliated with other third-party job boards except Linkedin.com , listings on other sites may be inaccurate or outdated. This is the only source of truth for applications. Information collected and processed as part of the recruitment process of any job application you choose to submit is subject to OKX 's Candidate Privacy Notice .

Date20 Nov 2025

Location Sydney, New South Wales

type -

Salary -

Legal

Moving to Australia Moving to Australia

WE MAKE MOVING TO AND LIVING IN AUSTRALIA EASY.

BECOME A MEMBER