Nasdaq

Head of Legal

Nasdaq

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Netherlands

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead legal strategy and ensure compliance with Dutch and EU financial regulations.
  • Manage the legal aspects of the firm’s licensing process with AFM and DNB.
  • Draft and review contracts, policies, and governance documents.
  • Provide legal advice on, among other things, projects, intra-group outsourcing, dual hatting, board composition, and remuneration compliance.
  • Support conflict-of-interest management and regulatory disclosures.
  • Support the CEO with overseeing operations of the firm as service monitoring manager for the intra-group outsourced operations.
  • Liaise with the rest of the Nasdaq internal legal team and external counsel when needed.
  • Provide general support to Nasdaq’s European markets business, contributing expertise and guidance on legal and regulatory matters as needed across the broader organization.

Requirements

  • Dutch residency with full-time presence in the Netherlands (mandatory).
  • Education: Master of Laws (LL.M), preferably in Dutch Law (or strong proven experience in Dutch jurisdiction).
  • Expertise: Experience in legal leadership roles within investment firms or financial institutions.
  • Strong understanding of AFM and DNB expectations for governance/ outsourcing and strong contracting/drafting skills.
  • Familiarity with MiFID II, MiCA, Dutch Financial Supervision Act, other relevant financial regulatory frameworks, and AFM/DNB processes.
  • Skills: Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Languages: Fluency in English and Dutch.
Benefits
  • Annual bonus (monetary bonus and stock units).
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program with discounted Nasdaq shares.
  • Internal mentorship program and extensive online learning resources.
  • Health insurance program.
  • Hybrid work model and Flex Day program (6 days a year additional paid leave).
  • Pension plan
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract draftinglegal complianceregulatory disclosuresgovernance documentationlicensing process managementlegal adviceconflict-of-interest managementintra-group outsourcingboard compositionremuneration compliance
Soft Skills
analytical skillsnegotiation skillscommunication skillsleadershipcollaboration
Certifications
Master of Laws (LL.M)