Associate General Counsel providing regional employment law expertise for EMEA region at OKX. Advising on various employment matters in a fast-paced legal environment.
Responsibilities
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.
Requirements
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
Benefits
Competitive total compensation package
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
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