Malta-based Senior Associate General Counsel – Crypto

OKX Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

L&D programs

Education subsidy

Team building events

Job summary

OKX is seeking a European legal leader to support European entities based in Malta. You will collaborate with the Global Legal team to advise on crypto regulatory matters and corporate governance across geographies.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years at top firms or in-house, with strong drafting, writing and analytical skills, and experience in cryptocurrency and financial services regulation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal team, preferably in financial services or crypto.
• Experience advising on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology; regulatory awareness.
• Warrant to practice as an Advocate in Malta; resident of Malta.

Responsibilities

• Support the business across legal coverage areas including complaints, litigation, regulatory matters, contracts and governance.
• Analyze legal risk of digital assets; manage asset review processes and external counsel as needed.
• Manage license obligations, policies, and regulator communications; collaborate with product and business teams.
• Advise on corporate governance and cross-jurisdictional matters; handle high-stakes contracts.

Skills

Legal experience

Crypto/Blockchain knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Cross-jurisdictional experience

Education

Doctor of Law (LL.D.) or Master in Advocacy

Job description

OKX is seeking a European legal leader to support European entities based in Malta. You will collaborate with the Global Legal team to advise on crypto regulatory matters and corporate governance across geographies.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years at top firms or in-house, with strong drafting, writing and analytical skills, and experience in cryptocurrency and financial services regulation.