Senior Associate General Counsel

The Role 
Nasdaq’s award-winning legal group, which employs over 50 lawyers in offices in the U.S., Europe, and Asia has a rare opportunity for a well-credentialed corporate lawyer with substantial experience in public company disclosure, financing transactions and M&A transactions. You will join the legal team that provides securities law advice, manages Nasdaq’s SEC filings and ESG reporting, and supports Nasdaq’s M&A and financing deals.  You will also have the opportunity to participate in policy advocacy on a wide range of securities law and ESG issues and to help develop Nasdaq’s listing rules.   This team partners with Nasdaq’s Treasury, Finance, Investor Relations, Corporate Communications and other groups.

This position can be based in Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York or Washington D.C.  It is an unusual opportunity to join a global leader in financial services and financial technology.

You will need the following skills and experience

• Worked as a corporate finance, securities and/or M&A associate at a top law firm – public company generalist experience welcome
• Demonstrated experience managing public company disclosures and SEC filings (10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, Section 16 filings and Proxy Statements), financings, and M&A transactions
• Experience advising public companies on a broad range of corporate and securities law issues
• Familiarity with Exchange listing requirements
• Experience with capital market transactions, including debt financing
• Corporate governance experience and international legal experience would also be useful 

Education Required: JD degree from a top law school and appropriate bar membership

Experience Required:  At least 3-5 years of major law firm experience

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.

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.