Head of UK Legal

About the role

In this role, you will be the primary legal contact for OKX's UK operations, addressing a wide range of legal areas including product development, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Your expertise will support OKX's expansion and ensure alignment with UK laws and regulations.

You will collaborate closely with product and business development teams, managing legal risks associated with digital assets and advising on licensing and compliance matters. Success in this position will involve navigating a fast-paced environment while building trust with various stakeholders.

The salary range reflects a competitive compensation package for a senior legal role in a fast-growing industry.

Skills that matter here

• Contract law: You will handle contract negotiations and ensure compliance with legal standards.
• Financial services regulation: Your role requires knowledge of financial regulations to support business operations.
• Regulatory relations: You will manage relationships with regulatory bodies, particularly the FCA.
• Corporate governance: You will ensure adherence to corporate governance standards within the organization.
• Digital asset regulation: You will advise on legal issues related to digital assets and blockchain technology.
• IP enforcement: You will oversee the enforcement of intellectual property rights within the company.

Who this role suits

• You have a strong legal background with over 14 years of experience in top-tier law firms or in-house legal teams.
• You are comfortable working independently and thrive in fast-paced, multicultural environments.
• You possess a law degree from a reputable institution and are qualified to practice in the UK.
• You can effectively communicate and build trust with business teams while navigating complex legal landscapes.

From the employer

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting OKX's business expansion into the United Kingdom.
• Serving as the primary legal point of contact for the OKX U.K. entity.
• Supporting the business in virtually all legal coverage areas, including product development, regulatory matters, IP and trademark enforcement, corporate governance, licensing efforts, token listings, 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.
• Collaborating with product and business development teams to achieve company-wide projects and goals.
• Managing legal requests from all areas of the business.

What We Look For In You

• Law degree at a top-tier law school and qualified to practice law in the U.K.
• 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.
• Experience working with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and obtaining U.K. 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.

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.