Associate General Counsel

Nasdaq

Associate General Counsel providing strategic legal counsel and regulatory guidance across Nasdaq's capital markets. Representing Nasdaq in regulatory matters and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $134,000 - $248,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic legal counsel and regulatory guidance across global capital markets businesses
Represent Nasdaq independently in regulatory matters, commercial negotiations, and agency interactions
Provide authoritative legal counsel to senior leadership on federal regulations, company policies, and cross-border legal matters
Lead the drafting of regulatory filings, board resolutions, and contracts that support strategic business initiatives
Evaluate and manage investigations and litigation matters, exercising sound judgment and risk management
Champion compliance excellence and operational discipline across functions, balancing legal rigor with business pragmatism

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree; admission to the bar required (location-dependent)
8+ years of legal experience, with significant exposure to financial services and federal regulation
Demonstrated success in advising senior stakeholders and representing organizations in complex regulatory environments
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence decisions and represent Nasdaq externally at senior levels
Deep understanding of capital markets, exchanges, or financial services regulatory frameworks
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively across global teams and cultures
Direct experience with equities, options, or exchange-traded products (ETPs) preferred
Familiarity with federal agency rulemaking processes and cross-border regulatory coordination preferred
Prior experience serving in senior legal roles at exchanges, broker-dealers, or regulated financial institutions preferred
CFTC experience or experience working with CFTC regulated markets is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions)
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 and Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Juris Doctor (J.D.)legal counselregulatory guidancedrafting regulatory filingscontract negotiationrisk managementcompliance excellencelitigation managementfederal regulationscross-border legal matters

Soft Skills

executive presenceinfluence decisionscommunication skillsnegotiation skillscollaborationcultural awarenessstrategic thinkingjudgmentleadershipstakeholder management

Certifications

admission to the bar