Head of EEA Legal, Deputy General Counsel

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. 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 team

OKX's Global Legal team provides legal advice and guidance to OKX and its affiliated entities across all coverage areas and geographic locations, and supports business growth by working with all teams within the company to help them achieve their goals. We are a high-functioning, collaborative and fast-paced team who enjoys the cutting-edge nature of our work and our industry. Our team of 60+ lawyers are located around the world, and the OKX Chief Legal Officer is based in the United States.

About the Opportunity

This is an essential, high-profile role at one of the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency exchanges in Europe. The Deputy General Counsel will play a central role in proactively shaping OKX's regulatory and legal strategy in the EEA.   As Deputy General Counsel and Head of Legal, EEA, you will lead the EEA legal function, working closely with the EEA CEO and other key stakeholders and reporting into the Global Legal team. You will be providing strategic legal and regulatory guidance for OKX’s European entity and supporting business operations across the region. This role combines hands-on legal management, cross-functional advisory, and strategic leadership in an evolving regulatory and crypto landscape.   You will be a member of the EU management team and represent the legal function at relevant Board and committee meetings.   The right candidate will have direct legal experience and an enthusiastic belief in the digital asset space, 14+ years of experience working for a top-tier law firm, in-house at a financial services or digital assets company or with a financial services regulator and possess excellent writing and analytical skills. The ideal candidate has deep experience in financial services and digital asset regulation, EEA regulation, marketing and advertising, and contract law.   We offer a competitive base salary and bonus structure as well as excellent benefits and an opportunity to work in a cutting-edge industry that will be the future of financial services.

What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting OKX's business expansion in the EEA. This role will be the primary legal point of contact for the OKX EEA entity, and will be called upon to support the business in its licensing and legal efforts to expand into the U.K. Market. The right candidate will also have experience in managing a team and representing OKX in relevant industry associations and promoting OKX's view point in consultation efforts. Supporting the business in virtually all legal coverage areas, including but not limited to:  

• Product development, regulatory matters, IP and trademark enforcement, corporate governance, licensing efforts, token listings for OKX Europe., contract negotiation, compliance legal support, institutional sales and partnerships, and marketing and advertising.
• Analyzing and advising on the legal risk of new and existing digital assets and managing the legal component of the new asset review process;
• Lead and manage lawyers covering the EEA so that legal efforts are coordinated and consistently achieve successful outcomes;
• Collaborating with product and business development teams to achieve company-wide projects and goals; and
• Managing legal requests from all areas of the business and effectively advising on legal concepts and legal risk with an eye towards the strategic goals of business leaders.

You will spend a minimum of 50% of your time working from OKX's Malta based office.

What We Look For In You 

• Strong communication and leadership skills, and excellent judgment
• Self-starter who can contribute as both an individual and a team member, with limited reliance upon external counsel.
• Law degree at a top-tier law school and qualified to practice law in the EEA.
• 14+ years of legal experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal team, preferably in the cryptocurrency/digital assets and/or financial services industry.
• Experience advising on digital asset and blockchain technology legal issues and have a strong understanding of the relevant legal and regulatory landscape.
• Experience working with EU regulators and maintaining EU financial services and/or crypto exchange licenses.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, growth-stage and multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to effectively advise and build trust with business teams.
• Ability to navigate through a rapidly-changing legal landscape and deal with legal ambiguity.
• Ability to work in a high-functioning legal team and feel comfortable in a collaborative working environment.
• Experience working on cross-jurisdictional matters and a global legal team.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
• Various team building programs and company events
• Wellness and meal allowances 
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents
• More that we love to tell you along the process!

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