Deputy General Counsel - Litigation & Investigations, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa
Core
Lead regional civil litigation, arbitration, and regulatory enforcement investigations for OKX across Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa.
Role type
Senior in-house General Counsel (Litigation & Investigations)
Builds
Legal strategy and outcomes for contentious disputes and regulatory responses
Domain
Crypto exchange, digital assets, fintech, and global regulatory compliance
Required skills
Civil litigation strategy, arbitration counsel-in-charge, regulatory enforcement response, internal investigations, team leadership, external counsel management, budget ownership
Preferred skills
Crypto/digital assets experience, Middle East dispute experience, Mandarin/Cantonese proficiency, in-house experience, common law jurisdiction qualifications
Technologies
Legal tech tools for AI efficiency, case management systems
Responsibilities
Own regional civil docket end-to-end, lead arbitration proceedings, manage regulatory enforcement inquiries, conduct internal investigations, lead and develop the in-region legal team, select and manage external counsel
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership