Head of EEA Legal, Deputy General Counsel
OKX is hiring a
Head of EEA Legal, Deputy General Counsel
Description
Who We Are
About the team
About the Opportunity
What You’ll Be Doing
- 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.
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Analyzing and advising on the legal risk of new and existing digital assets and managing the legal component of the new asset review process;
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Lead and manage lawyers covering the EEA so that legal efforts are coordinated and consistently achieve successful outcomes;
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Collaborating with product and business development teams to achieve company-wide projects and goals; and
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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.
What We Look For In You
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Strong communication and leadership skills, and excellent judgment
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Self-starter who can contribute as both an individual and a team member, with limited reliance upon external counsel.
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Law degree at a top-tier law school and qualified to practice law in the EEA.
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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.
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Experience advising on digital asset and blockchain technology legal issues and have a strong understanding of the relevant legal and regulatory landscape.
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Experience working with EU regulators and maintaining EU financial services and/or crypto exchange licenses.
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Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, growth-stage and multi-cultural environment.
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Ability to effectively advise and build trust with business teams.
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Ability to navigate through a rapidly-changing legal landscape and deal with legal ambiguity.
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Ability to work in a high-functioning legal team and feel comfortable in a collaborative working environment.
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Experience working on cross-jurisdictional matters and a global legal team.
Benefits
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Competitive total compensation package
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L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
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Various team building programs and company events
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Wellness and meal allowances
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Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents
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More that we love to tell you along the process!
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Questions about this role
Where can I work from for this Head of EEA Legal, Deputy General Counsel role?
OKX lists the location as "Remote Roles - EMEA, Sliema, Malta". If your country is not named, check the job description for eligibility rules before applying.
Is this a fully remote job?
Yes. Every role on Euro Remote Talent is remote. This one is full-time, for candidates based in Roles - EMEA, Sliema, Malta.
What does this role pay?
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How do I apply to OKX?
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Fintech, Cryptocurrency, Payments
Apply nowAbout OKX
OKX is a crypto exchange that allows users to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies, and also provides institutional crypto trading solutions.
It offers various tools and services, including a crypto calculator, APIs, and historical market data.
- 📅 Founded
- 2017
- 🏭 Industry
- Fintech, Cryptocurrency, Payments
- TypeFull-time
- LocationRemote Roles - EMEA, Sliema, Malta
- CategoryLegal
- PostedNovember 2, 2026
- DeadlineMay 1, 2027
OKX is a crypto exchange that allows users to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies, and also provides institutional crypto trading solutions. It offers various tools and services, including a crypto calculator, APIs, and historical market data.
- Founded2017
- IndustryFintech, Cryptocurrency, Payments
- Websiteokx.com
- LinkedInCompany page
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