Associate General Counsel - Employment Law

📋 Description

• • Join OKX, a leading global crypto exchange and developer of OKX Wallet, at the forefront of reshaping the future with crypto and empowering individual freedom. We provide millions of users with seamless access to crypto trading and decentralized applications (dApps), backed by institutional trust and our commitment to Proof of Reserves.
• • At OKX, our global team is united by core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These values are the bedrock of our product development, our support for our people, and our responsible growth strategy. We are part of OKG, a conglomerate dedicated to bringing the transformative power of blockchain technology to users worldwide through innovative products like OKX, OKX Wallet, and OKLink.
• • The OKX Legal team is a dynamic, high-performing, and commercially minded group that provides strategic, pragmatic legal advice across all business areas and jurisdictions. We enable the company to scale responsibly within a fast-paced and highly regulated industry, thriving in a collaborative, global environment.
• • We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate General Counsel – EMEA Employment Counsel to serve as the dedicated regional subject matter expert for employment law across the EMEA region. This pivotal role will be instrumental in supporting our rapidly scaling organization, playing a critical part in building robust employment law infrastructure, effectively managing legal risks, and fostering strong partnerships with our People (HR), Compliance, and business leadership teams.
• • This position offers flexibility, allowing you to be based remotely within Europe or on-site at our Dubai office. We require adaptability to work across various EMEA time zones. The ideal candidate will be comfortable navigating a fast-paced environment with evolving processes and will be instrumental in designing and implementing scalable employment frameworks to support our continuous business growth.
• • As the primary employment law subject matter expert for the EMEA region, you will provide comprehensive legal advice on a broad spectrum of employment and labour law matters spanning multiple jurisdictions. This includes navigating complex legal landscapes and ensuring compliance across diverse regulatory frameworks.
• • You will forge close partnerships with the People/HR team, offering support throughout the entire employee lifecycle. This encompasses advising on all stages, from initial hiring and performance management to complex disciplinary actions, organizational restructurings, terminations, and sensitive employee relations matters, ensuring fair and legally sound practices.
• • Your expertise will be crucial in advising on the employment law implications of business expansion, scaling initiatives, and significant organizational changes. This includes providing guidance on mergers and acquisitions, large-scale restructurings, and strategic workforce planning to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks.
• • You will be responsible for drafting, meticulously reviewing, and maintaining all essential employment-related documentation. This includes employment contracts, company policies, employee handbooks, incentive plans, and internal guidelines, ensuring they are up-to-date, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.
• • A key aspect of this role involves supporting the development and implementation of scalable employment law processes, frameworks, and foundational infrastructure. You will contribute to building and refining these systems within a dynamic and evolving organizational context.
• • You will proactively manage employment-related disputes and litigation, including coordinating with and effectively overseeing external counsel when necessary, to achieve optimal outcomes and protect the company's interests.
• • You will advise on complex employee mobility issues, remote work arrangements, cross-border employment challenges, and matters related to works councils and employee representative bodies, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.
• • Staying ahead of the curve is essential; you will continuously monitor and interpret evolving employment laws and regulations across EMEA, providing proactive, practical, and actionable guidance to all relevant stakeholders to ensure ongoing compliance and risk mitigation.
• • You will foster strong collaborative relationships with internal Legal, Compliance, Risk, and business teams, ensuring seamless alignment with OKX's core company values and risk appetite, promoting a unified approach to legal and ethical conduct.
• • This role requires a proactive and strategic approach to employment law, contributing significantly to the company's ability to grow and operate successfully across the diverse EMEA landscape.