Deputy General Counsel

OKX

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Competitive base salary; bonus structure included;...
On-site
12+ years law firm or in-house experience
Financial services and securities law expertise
Vara and esca regulatory knowledge
The role serves as the primary legal point of contact for regulatory matters across the Middle East and CIS, including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kazakhstan

Job Summary

  • The role serves as the primary legal point of contact for regulatory matters across the Middle East and CIS, including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kazakhstan.
  • Candidates must possess over 12 years of experience working for a top law firm or in-house at a brand-name business with strong academic credentials.
  • The position offers a competitive base salary and bonus structure within a cutting-edge industry that shapes the future of financial services.

Matching Summary

The role serves as the primary legal point of contact for regulatory matters across the Middle East and CIS, including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kazakhstan.

Salary

Competitive base salary; Bonus structure included; Excellent benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years law firm or in-house experience
  • Financial services and securities law expertise
  • VARA and ESCA regulatory knowledge
  • Middle East and CIS market legal experience
  • Digital asset trading product regulation

Nice-to-have

  • Enthusiastic belief in cryptocurrency space
  • Strong academic credentials
  • Excellent writing and analytical skills
  • Experience with external counsel management
  • Collaborative fast-paced team environment

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years of legal experience
  • Top law firm or in-house background
  • Strong academic credentials
  • Experience with VARA/ESCA regulations
  • Jurisdiction-specific approval pathways knowledge

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