Nasdaq

Associate General Counsel, Digital Assets

Nasdaq

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • Massachusetts • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $134,000 - $248,000 per year

About the role

  • Advise Nasdaq's Digital Assets business on evolving legal and regulatory requirements for digital asset securities, crypto trading, tokenization, and blockchain products
  • Draft and review regulatory filings, legal documents, and submissions required to advance business objectives and maintain compliance
  • Provide guidance on federal securities and commodities laws, anti-money laundering regulations, and state and international regulatory frameworks
  • Partner with cross-functional teams across the U.S. and Europe to align legal strategy with business priorities
  • Support investigations, litigation matters, and enforcement inquiries while advising on company policies and legal requirements

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active bar membership in good standing
  • 10–12 years of legal experience with significant focus on digital assets, cryptocurrency, or blockchain regulatory matters
  • In-house legal experience at a digital assets company or law firm experience advising digital asset clients
  • Strong ability to apply federal securities and commodities laws to emerging digital asset markets
  • Clear communicator with experience in collaborative, cross-functional legal environments
  • Prior experience at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) (preferred)
  • Expertise in anti-money laundering (AML) laws and regulations (preferred)
  • Familiarity with international digital asset regulations and cross-border compliance frameworks (preferred)
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
  • Company gift matching program
  • Employee resource groups
  • Paid volunteer days
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Robust job skills training
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
legal draftingregulatory compliancedigital asset securitiescrypto tradingtokenizationblockchain productsfederal securities lawscommodities lawsanti-money laundering (AML)cross-border compliance
Soft Skills
clear communicationcollaborationcross-functional teamworkadvisory skills
Certifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.)active bar membership