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OKXHead of EEA Legal, Deputy General Counsel
OKX is looking for a Head of EEA Legal, Deputy General Counsel to lead its European Economic Area legal operations and act as a member of…
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OKX is looking for a Head of EEA Legal, Deputy General Counsel to lead its European Economic Area legal operations and act as a member of the EU management team. In this role, the selected professional will guide regulatory strategy, manage the EEA legal department, and represent the organization at committee meetings and board gatherings. The successful candidate will spend at least half of their time operating out of the…
Job Description
OKX is looking for a Head of EEA Legal, Deputy General Counsel to lead its European Economic Area legal operations and act as a member of the EU management team. In this role, the selected professional will guide regulatory strategy, manage the EEA legal department, and represent the organization at committee meetings and board gatherings. The successful candidate will spend at least half of their time operating out of the company location in Malta.
OKX functions as a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange and the creator of the OKX Wallet, connecting millions of individuals to decentralized applications and digital asset trading while maintaining backing through Proof of Reserves. The global legal department consists of over sixty lawyers spanning multiple international jurisdictions, overseen by a United States-based Chief Legal Officer.
This position requires advising across numerous coverage domains, including corporate governance, product development, intellectual property enforcement, token listings for OKX Europe, contract negotiations, regulatory matters, marketing compliance, and institutional partnerships. The incumbent will also support licensing expansion initiatives within the United Kingdom and coordinate legal efforts across the EEA.
Applicants must possess extensive legal experience within financial services, digital asset regulation, contract law, and advertising frameworks. The ideal professional brings strong analytical capabilities, cross-jurisdictional collaboration skills, and the capacity to navigate a rapidly evolving regulatory environment independently.
Responsibilities
- Lead the EEA legal function and serve as the primary legal contact for the OKX EEA entity
- Participate as a member of the EU management team and represent the legal department at board and committee meetings
- Support business expansion, licensing efforts, and market entry into the United Kingdom
- Provide strategic legal and regulatory guidance across product development, corporate governance, token listings, and contract negotiations
- Evaluate legal risks associated with new and existing digital assets through the asset review process
- Manage and coordinate lawyers covering the EEA to achieve successful outcomes
- Collaborate with product and business development groups to execute company-wide goals
Requirements
- 14 or more years of legal experience working at a top-tier law firm, in-house at a financial services or digital assets enterprise, or with a financial services regulator
- Qualified to practice law in the EEA
- Deep background in financial services and digital asset regulation, EEA regulation, marketing and advertising, and contract law
- Demonstrated experience managing a legal team and working on cross-jurisdictional matters
- Familiarity with EU regulators and maintaining EU financial services or crypto exchange licenses
- Ability to work from the Malta-based office for a minimum of 50 percent of working time
Qualifications
- Law degree obtained from a top-tier law school
- Direct legal experience and an enthusiasm for the digital asset sector
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and bonus structure
- Learning and development programs along with education subsidies
- Team building programs and company events
- Wellness and meal allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and their dependents
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What is the work location and remote policy for this role?
The posting states that the incumbent will spend a minimum of 50 percent of their working time operating from the Malta-based office. The overall employment location is otherwise unstated beyond the EEA scope.
What level of experience is required to apply?
Candidates must have 14 or more years of legal experience at a top-tier law firm, in-house legal team, financial services company, digital assets firm, or financial services regulator.
Are salary and benefits provided?
The posting does not specify exact salary figures, but mentions a competitive base salary and bonus structure, comprehensive healthcare, wellness and meal allowances, and learning programs.
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