Senior Technology Counsel
Nasdaq
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Philadelphia • District of Columbia • Pennsylvania • United States
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Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead complex technology transactions including cloud services agreements, SaaS contracts, and AI licensing arrangements to drive measurable business outcomes with optimal risk allocation.
- Support and implement AI governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with emerging AI regulations across the enterprise.
- Negotiate and structure technology partnerships and strategic alliances, managing legal frameworks that protect intellectual property and mitigate enterprise risk.
- Advise on financial technology initiatives including fintech partnerships, digital asset strategies, regulatory technology implementations, and broker-dealer compliance where applicable.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including Information Security, Product, Technology, Compliance, Risk, and Business Units to deliver strategic legal solutions that enable innovation while managing risk.
- Support private investment activities including due diligence for early-stage technology investments, term sheet negotiations, and portfolio company legal oversight.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements with major vendors for critical technology services, ensuring appropriate contractual protections and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, or ability to obtain admission promptly.
- 7+ years of post-law school experience in technology law, with demonstrated expertise in technology transactions.
- Strong ability to draft and negotiate complex cloud computing agreements, software licenses, and technology services contracts.
- Strong understanding of AI governance principles and emerging AI regulatory frameworks.
- Clear communicator with experience providing actionable legal advice to senior executives and technical teams in collaborative, matrixed environments.
- Experience with private equity or venture capital transactions, particularly in technology or financial services sectors.
- Background in financial services with familiarity with broker-dealer compliance frameworks.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies including blockchain, cryptocurrency, quantum computing, or advanced data analytics platforms.
- Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and legal technology tools.
- Previous in-house counsel experience at a technology company, financial services firm, or regulated entity.
Benefits
- 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
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Health spending account with employer contribution
- Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing
- Gym membership discounts
- Paid parental leave
- Fertility benefits
- Paid bereavement leave
- Education Assistance Program
- Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
technology transactionscloud computing agreementssoftware licensestechnology services contractsAI governance principlesemerging AI regulatory frameworksprivate equity transactionsventure capital transactionsbroker-dealer compliancecontract lifecycle management
Soft Skills
clear communicatoractionable legal advicecollaborativematrixed environments
Certifications
Juris Doctoradmission to practice law in Pennsylvaniaadmission to practice law in District of Columbia