Description:
As an Associate General Counsel, Litigation you'll play a critical role in representing Nasdaq in SEC administrative proceedings and managing complex listing and delisting appeals that are fundamental to the integrity of our markets.You'll thrive in this position if you're a detail-oriented legal professional with a strong background in securities law or administrative proceedings, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, highly regulated global environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent Nasdaq in SEC administrative proceedings and manage appeals from listing and delisting determinations before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel, the Nasdaq Listing and Hearing Review Council, and the SEC.
- Draft and review briefs, motions, and legal filings in connection with administrative proceedings and appeals, and occasionally appear on behalf of Nasdaq in certain proceedings.
- Coordinate with Nasdaq's Listing Qualifications, Hearings, and compliance teams to develop legal positions, gather evidence, and prepare witnesses for administrative proceedings.
- Advise on and support Nasdaq's rule filings with the SEC related to listing standards, delisting procedures, and other matters connected to litigation and appellate work.
- Brief directors and senior management on actual or threatened litigation, regulatory investigations, and developments in the law that may impact Nasdaq's business.
Required Qualifications:
- J.D. or LLM from a top-ranked U.S. law school or foreign equivalent, with active admission and good standing in one or more U.S. state bars.
- 2–5 years of experience at a top-tier law firm, financial institution, technology corporation, or government agency, with a focus on litigation, regulatory enforcement, administrative proceedings, or securities law.
- Substantive expertise in SEC administrative proceedings or complex commercial litigation, with demonstrated strength in brief drafting and legal advocacy.
- Experience conducting or responding to regulatory inquiries by federal financial regulators.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and a high standard of professional integrity and judgment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with exchange or self-regulatory organization (SRO) listing standards, delisting procedures, or rulemaking.
- Ability to advise on risk mitigation best practices and track global legal developments in a dynamic, multinational environment.
- Demonstrated ability to develop subject matter expertise across a broad range of legal issues in a global financial technology company.
- This position will be located in Washington DC or New York and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.
