Head of Global Employment Law

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OKX

Compensation

$300,000 - $360,000/year

New York, United States

Hybrid

Posted February 24, 2026

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.

About the Opportunity

As Deputy General Counsel for Global Employment, you will serve as the company’s senior leader for employment law worldwide, reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer based in Los Angeles. You will partner closely with the U.S. Legal team and senior business leaders across OKX, particularly HR, Finance, and Recruiting, to provide strategic counsel on all employment, HR, and workforce matters globally. This role owns the development and scaling of OKX’s global employment legal infrastructure and leads a distributed team of employment attorneys supporting a fast-growing, international business.

We offer a competitive and flexible base salary, bonus structure, and equity, as well as excellent benefits and an opportunity to work in a cutting-edge industry that will be the future of financial services.

What You’ll Be Doing

Seasoned lawyer in managing and handling all legal HR, employment, and recruiting matters for the company and its global affiliated entities.
Expert in providing legal advice for our HR, finance and recruiting departments for all global employment matters affecting the company.
Key legal advisor on executive and incentive compensation, complex equity, bonus, and long-term incentive structures across jurisdictions, along with employee retention, immigration matters, and payroll.
Lead and develop a globally distributed team of employment attorneys.
Build and scale a global employment legal infrastructure that supports a rapidly growing organization.
Strategically select, retain, and oversee outside employment counsel, leveraging strong professional networks to ensure the right expertise is engaged for complex or specialized matters.
To the extent needed, support HR by conducting internal investigations and interviewing employees.
Collaborating with product and business development teams to achieve company-wide projec