Legal Counsel – Commercial, Marketing & IP

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Europe.

📋 Description

• Oversee OKX's worldwide IP portfolio, encompassing trademarks, branding, graphics, and creative assets.

• Direct and manage external legal counsel regarding registrations and enforcement matters.

• Provide guidance to marketing teams on campaigns, content, sponsorships, and advertising across various jurisdictions.

• Instruct external counsel on market-entry inquiries and convert their advice into clear internal guidance.

• Prepare, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including those related to sponsorship, advertising, media, vendor, and revenue agreements.

• Collaborate with Regulatory, Product, and internal stakeholders to pinpoint issues and direct them to the relevant specialists.

• Develop and sustain internal playbooks, templates, and guidance for common marketing inquiries.

• Assist in brand-protection initiatives against the infringement and misuse of OKX trademarks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Licensed attorney with 7-10+ years of post-qualification experience in-house or within a private practice.

• Proven experience in advising on marketing, advertising, or brand issues, particularly in tech, fintech, payments, media, advertising agencies, or consumer brands.

• Practical experience with IP portfolios, including trademark registrations, brand protection, and managing external counsel across different jurisdictions.

• Robust background in commercial contracts, including drafting and negotiating complex agreements such as sponsorship/advertising contracts, vendor agreements, revenue partnerships, digital assets framework agreements, subscription/distribution agreements, and partnership agreements while fostering necessary stakeholder relationships.

• Strong judgment on when to address an issue independently and when to escalate it to regulatory experts or external legal counsel.

• Proficient in working with data and marketing performance contexts, beyond just legal documentation.

• Effective and clear communicator who provides practical answers for non-legal professionals.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive overall compensation package.

• Learning and development programs along with an education subsidy for employee growth and advancement.

• A variety of team-building activities and company events.

• Wellness and meal allowances.

• Comprehensive healthcare plans for employees and their dependents.

• Additional benefits that we are excited to share with you during the process!