Job Description

Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.

About The Team

The Global Legal team provides legal advice and guidance to OKX and its affiliated entities across all coverage areas and geographic locations, and supports business growth by working with all teams within the company to help them achieve their goals. Our team has attorneys around the world, and handles legal matters in literally hundreds of countries across the globe.

About The Role

Head of Litigation & Investigations, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa
OKX's footprint in these regions generates streams of contentious work that require one accountable owner in region responsible for civil litigation and arbitration including affirmative civil recovery; defensive civil litigation and arbitration; and leading regulatory enforcement investigations and responses as well as certain internal investigations.

What You'll Be Doing

Civil litigation:

Own and lead the regional civil docket end-to-end including intake, early case assessment, strategy and resolution both on the defence and plaintiff side.
Lead the affirmative side of civil disputes, e.g., recovery actions, injunctions, disclosure applications, applications against counterparties, service providers, bad actors, etc.
Assess and develop strategy for defensive civil claims including consumer claims at volume, market conduct issues, and coordinate on relevant contentious employment matters.
Manage and lead commercial disputes.

Arbitration

Real depth of arbitration experience preferred. Lead OKX's arbitrations in the region as counsel-in-charge, including pleadings, document production, witness and expert evidence, hearings, enforcement proceedings.
Assess mass arbitration exposure in conjunction with business priorities and develop strategic plan for risk mitigation.
Advise business and business Legal teams on dispute resolution clauses.

Regulatory Enforcement & Internal Investigations

Develop strategy and lead OKX's response to regulatory enforcement inquiries working in close collaboration with Global Regulatory Legal team.
Scope, lead and where appropriate personally conduct sensitive internal investigations. Deliver as needed root causes analysis and collaborate cross-functionally on remediation.

Team leadership: Lead and develop the in-region team, embed AI to drive efficiency, and partner across Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, HR and Communications.
External counsel, budget and reporting: Select and manage external counsel and experts; own the regional contentious budget and in-house/outside counsel decisions; ensure proper matter tracking and disclosure; deliver decision-ready reporting to the Global Head and governance forums.

What We Look For In You

Candidate may be based in Hong Kong or Singapore with additional locations to be considered.
Approximately 12+ years post qualification experience in contentious work with experience in Asia. Candidates with more experience will be considered.
Arbitration and trial experience.
Experience leading a team.
Sound judgment under ambiguity. Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a growing regulatory landscape.
Excellent written and spoken English
Willingness to travel across the region.

Nice to Haves

Experience in crypto, digital assets, fintech, traditional finance, or payments.
Experience or familiarity with Middle East disputes and enforcement.
Mandarin and/or Cantonese at professional working level preferred — a material advantage for law enforcement and regulatory engagement in the region.
Prior in-house experience
Additional qualifications in England & Wales, Singapore, New York, California, Texas, Australia or another common law jurisdiction is welcome.

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 dependants
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Requirements

Required skills Litigation

Languages English

Work mode On-site

Seniority Director and above

Eligibility Singapore

Deputy General Counsel - Litigation & Investigations, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa