Associate General Counsel

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is the company’s legal department. It advises company management on a full range of legal and regulatory issues.

Candidates should have the following qualifications:

• Substantive expertise in the management of federal and state civil litigation
• Conducting internal investigations; and
• Conducting or responding to regulatory inquiries by federal financial regulators
• Ability to develop subject matter expertise on a diverse range of legal issues confronting a multinational financial technology company.
• Ability to advise on applicable standards with respect to best practices in risk mitigation, tracking global legal developments, and recommending and helping implement changes to address emerging risks.
• Experience working with cross-border and multijurisdictional issues in a global setting.
• Background working on regulatory matters in the financial industry.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of project teams.
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced business culture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• A high level of professionalism, outstanding judgment, and uncompromising integrity.

Typical Duties Would Include:

• Collaborate with diverse business units globally and define and drive cohesive global litigation strategy.
• Providing legal advice in connection with threatened or actual litigation or regulatory investigations.
• Drafting and responding to demand letters.
• Selecting and supervising outside counsel and expert witnesses.
• Drafting pleadings and/or providing substantive comments on pleadings prepared by outside counsel.
• Managing discovery in civil litigation, including managing document holds, producing documents and data, drafting responses to interrogatories, and preparing witnesses to testify at depositions or in court.
• Assisting in the preparation of outside counsel prior to oral arguments and other court appearances, and occasionally appearing on behalf of Nasdaq in certain proceedings.
• Preparing and making presentations to regulators and policymakers.
• Conducting and/or supporting internal investigations and interviews of Nasdaq employees.
• Managing responses to inquiries, document requests, and subpoenas from regulatory agencies, including negotiating with the agency to limit the scope of a request and retrieving and reviewing responsive documents and data.
• Preparing responses to non-party civil subpoenas.
• Participating in mediations and settlement negotiations and drafting and commenting on settlement agreements.
• Supervising the implementation of settlement agreements.
• Assisting corporate risk personnel with managing claims for insurance coverage related to litigation.
• Conducting law firm requests for proposals and reviewing outside counsel invoices for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and cost control.
• Briefing directors and senior management on actual or threatened litigation and regulatory investigations.
• Advising senior management on developments in the law that may impact their business.

Required:

• Three years’ minimum of relevant experience at a top-tier law firm, global financial or technology corporation, or government agency.
• A J.D. or LLM degree from a top-ranked U.S. law school or foreign equivalent, and admission and good standing with one or more US state bars.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.

The base pay range for this role is $134,400 - $224,100. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

Nasdaq’s programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

• Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
• Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
• Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
• Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
• Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page.