Deputy General Counsel

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November 12

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Crypto • Web 3 • Fintech

OKX is a cryptocurrency exchange offering a comprehensive suite of trading solutions for both retail and institutional investors. The platform facilitates buying, selling, and trading of various cryptocurrencies with low fees, powerful tools like trading bots, and deep liquidity markets. OKX provides services such as quick crypto conversion, a liquid marketplace, and managed trading. It serves institutional traders with an advanced API connectivity, historical market data, and a robust OTC liquidity network. The company aims to ease the crypto trading and buying process, even integrating with Web3 technologies and offering educational resources for new users.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2017

₿ Crypto

🌐 Web 3

💳 Fintech

📋 Description

• Provide senior-level legal counsel to the European executive team, influencing strategic decision-making and business planning. • Advise on regulatory and compliance matters affecting OKX Europe, including cryptocurrency regulations (e.g., GDPR MICA, PSD2, MIFIR, MiFID II), financial services law, and cross-border legal obligations. • Partner with global legal, compliance, and business teams to implement cohesive strategies across jurisdictions. • Anticipate legal and regulatory risks, proactively offering solutions to protect and advance the business. • Oversee corporate governance, including subsidiaries, board and shareholder matters, and statutory filing obligations. • Lead internal audits, compliance reviews, and risk mitigation programs across the EU entity. • Manage and supervise outside counsel for complex matters, including litigation, regulatory investigations, and high-value contracts. • Draft, review, and negotiate high-value and complex commercial agreements, partnership contracts, and vendor arrangements. • Oversee the legal aspects of new product launches, token offerings, and crypto-related initiatives. • Collaborate with product, finance, and operations teams to ensure legal compliance while supporting rapid business growth. • Establish and maintain legal policies, playbooks, and frameworks that enable scalable, risk-managed operations. • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing legal team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Ensure alignment of team priorities with business objectives, balancing risk management with operational agility. • Drive process efficiency within the legal function, implementing best practices and leveraging technology to improve outcomes. • Serve as primary legal liaison with EU regulators, external counsel, and industry associations. • Support licensing, registration, and regulatory approvals across the EU. • Advise on cross-border legal matters, ensuring alignment between OKX’s global strategy and local regulatory obligations.

🎯 Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited university in Malta or any EU jurisdiction; admitted to practice in Malta or another EU jurisdiction. • 7+ years of combined top-tier law firm and in-house experience, preferably in financial services, fintech, or crypto industries. • Proven track record providing strategic counsel to C-suite executives and boards on complex matters. • Strong understanding of European crypto regulations, financial services law, and corporate governance. • Experience leading legal teams and managing cross-jurisdictional operations. • Expertise in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing complex contracts, partnerships, and commercial agreements. • Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility across the organization. • Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, high-growth, multicultural environment, balancing business needs with risk mitigation.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation package with performance bonuses. • Learning & development programs and education subsidies for professional growth. • Team-building initiatives, company events, and a collaborative work culture. • Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and dependents. • Flexible working arrangements and wellness allowances. • Opportunity to operate at the cutting edge of the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.