Associate General Counsel - dubai - OKX

    OKX
    OKX dubai

    2 days ago

    Description
    Associate General Counsel - Employment Law
    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, providing millions of users with access to crypto trading and decentralized applications (dApps).

    We are a trusted partner to institutions worldwide and are backed by our Proof of Reserves.

    Across our global offices, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done.

    These values guide how we build products, support our people, and grow responsibly.

    OKX is part of OKG, a group bringing the value of blockchain technology to users around the world through products such as OKX, OKX Wallet, and OKLink.

    About the Team

    OKX's Legal team provides strategic, pragmatic legal advice across all business areas and jurisdictions, enabling the company to scale responsibly in a fast‑moving and highly regulated industry.

    We are a collaborative, high‑performing, and commercially minded team that thrives in a dynamic, global environment.
    About the Opportunity
    We are seeking an
    Associate General Counsel – EMEA Employment Counsel
    to serve as the regional subject matter expert on employment law across EMEA.

    This role will support a rapidly scaling organisation and will play a critical role in building employment law infrastructure, managing risk, and partnering closely with People, Compliance, and business leadership.

    This position can be based remotely within Europe or on-site in our Dubai office, and requires flexibility to work across EMEA time zones.

    The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment with evolving processes and will help design and implement scalable employment frameworks as the business grows.

    What You'll Be Doing

    Act as the primary employment law SME for EMEA, advising on a broad range of employment and labour law matters across multiple jurisdictions.

    Partner closely with the People/HR team to support the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, performance management, disciplinary actions, restructurings, terminations, and employee relations matters.

    Advise on employment aspects of business growth, scaling, and organisational change, including acquisitions, restructurings, and workforce planning.
    Draft, review, and maintain employment-related documentation, including contracts, policies, handbooks, incentive plans, and internal guidelines.
    Support the development and implementation of employment law processes, frameworks, and infrastructure in a scaling and evolving organisation.
    Manage employment-related disputes and claims, including coordinating with and overseeing external counsel where required.
    Advise on employee mobility, remote work arrangements, cross‑border employment issues, and works council/employee representative matters.
    Monitor and interpret changes in EMEA employment laws and regulations, providing proactive, practical guidance to stakeholders.
    Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and business teams to ensure alignment with company values and risk appetite.
    What We Look For In You
    Qualified lawyer in an EU or EMEA jurisdiction, with the ability to practise in at least one European jurisdiction.
    Strong expertise in employment and labour law, with experience advising across multiple EMEA countries.
    Open to background (law firm and/or in‑house), with experience in fast‑paced, scaling, or high‑growth environments.

    Proven ability to operate effectively where processes are still being built, with experience creating structure and legal infrastructure from scratch or improving existing frameworks.

    Commercial, pragmatic mindset with the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
    Experience working cross‑functionally with HR/People teams and senior business stakeholders.
    Comfortable working independently while being a collaborative and trusted team player.
    Strong communication, drafting, and stakeholder‑management skills.
    Flexibility to work across EMEA time zones and travel when needed.
    Nice to Haves
    Prior experience in fintech, financial services, technology, or crypto‑adjacent industries.
    Experience supporting multinational or fully remote workforces.
    Exposure to employment aspects of regulatory‑heavy or highly scrutinised industries.
    Learning & development programs and education subsidy.
    Wellness and meal allowances.
    Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and dependants.
    Team‑building initiatives and company events.
    The opportunity to work in a cutting‑edge industry shaping the future of financial services.
    Notice
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    If in doubt, please apply directly through our official careers website.

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