Full-Time

Associate General Counsel

Posted on 10/1/2025

Nasdaq

Nasdaq

5,001-10,000 employees

Global electronic securities exchange & fintech

Compensation Overview

$134.4k - $224.1k/yr

+ Bonus + Commission + Equity

Washington, DC, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid home/office schedule for most positions.

Category
Legal & Compliance (1)
Requirements
  • Substantive expertise in the management of federal and state civil litigation
  • Conducting internal investigations
  • Conducting or responding to regulatory inquiries by federal financial regulators
  • Ability to develop subject matter expertise on a diverse range of legal issues confronting a multinational financial technology company
  • Ability to advise on applicable standards with respect to best practices in risk mitigation, tracking global legal developments, and recommending and helping implement changes to address emerging risks
  • Experience working with cross-border and multijurisdictional issues in a global setting
  • Background working on regulatory matters in the financial industry
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of project teams
  • Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced business culture
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
  • A high level of professionalism, outstanding judgment, and uncompromising integrity
  • Three years’ minimum of relevant experience at a top-tier law firm, global financial or technology corporation, or government agency
  • A J.D. or LLM degree from a top-ranked U.S. law school or foreign equivalent, and admission and good standing with one or more US state bars
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with diverse business units globally and define and drive cohesive global litigation strategy
  • Providing legal advice in connection with threatened or actual litigation or regulatory investigations
  • Drafting and responding to demand letters
  • Selecting and supervising outside counsel and expert witnesses
  • Drafting pleadings and/or providing substantive comments on pleadings prepared by outside counsel
  • Managing discovery in civil litigation, including managing document holds, producing documents and data, drafting responses to interrogatories, and preparing witnesses to testify at depositions or in court
  • Assisting in the preparation of outside counsel prior to oral arguments and other court appearances, and occasionally appearing on behalf of Nasdaq in certain proceedings
  • Preparing and making presentations to regulators and policymakers
  • Conducting and/or supporting internal investigations and interviews of Nasdaq employees
  • Managing responses to inquiries, document requests, and subpoenas from regulatory agencies, including negotiating with the agency to limit the scope of a request and retrieving and reviewing responsive documents and data
  • Preparing responses to non-party civil subpoenas
  • Participating in mediations and settlement negotiations and drafting and commenting on settlement agreements
  • Supervising the implementation of settlement agreements
  • Assisting corporate risk personnel with managing claims for insurance coverage related to litigation
  • Conducting law firm requests for proposals and reviewing outside counsel invoices for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and cost control
  • Briefing directors and senior management on actual or threatened litigation and regulatory investigations
  • Advising senior management on developments in the law that may impact their business

Nasdaq operates one of the world’s largest electronic stock exchanges and provides a suite of financial technology services for buying and selling securities, plus analytics like Nasdaq Smart Portfolio. Its products include an electronic trading platform that matches orders, subscription analytics, and data services, as well as listing services and non-financial marketplaces through InsurTech partners. It differentiates itself with a large, scalable exchange, extensive data analytics, a broad subscription-based product lineup, and a footprint in both traditional markets and digital marketplaces. Its goal is to provide efficient, transparent access to capital and investment opportunities worldwide while growing revenue from trading, listings, and data-driven services and advancing sustainable investing globally.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1971

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 revenue hit $1.41 billion, up 13.7% year-over-year, beating estimates.
  • Financial Technology division revenue surged 19.7% to $517 million in Q1 2026.
  • Equity derivatives captured 30.1% market share, exceeding 29.2% analyst estimates.

What critics are saying

  • NYSE's 24/7 tokenized venue erodes Nasdaq's first-mover advantage within 12-18 months.
  • TXSE diverts Texas listings from Nasdaq Texas in 6-12 months due to lower fees.
  • Cash equities share at 15.1% trails NYSE, eroding transaction fees in 12-24 months.

What makes Nasdaq unique

  • SEC approved Nasdaq's tokenized trading for Russell 1000 stocks on March 18, 2026.
  • Tokenized shares trade on same order book with identical CUSIPs and rights as traditional shares.
  • Partnerships with Talos and Kraken enable tokenized equity gateways and surveillance across TradFi-crypto.

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Mar 25th, 2026
Nasdaq and Talos target $35B in trapped collateral with TradFi-crypto integration

Nasdaq and Talos have integrated legacy financial infrastructure into crypto trading systems to unlock $35 billion in trapped collateral. The partnership connects Nasdaq's Calypso risk platform and Trade Surveillance technology with Talos's institutional liquidity network. The move addresses capital inefficiency caused by fragmented settlement layers and disconnected risk systems. Institutional collateral sits idle in non-interest-bearing buffers, whilst moving traditional assets like Treasuries to cover crypto margin calls requires T+1 settlement and manual reconciliation. Talos clients, including hedge funds and brokers, now access unified workflows managing tokenised real-world assets alongside crypto and traditional equities. Nasdaq's Trade Surveillance engine enables real-time detection of market manipulation across venues, bringing regulatory-grade audit trails to digital asset trading. The integration eliminates pre-funding requirements and capital mobility bottlenecks that have slowed institutional adoption.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 19th, 2026
SEC approves Nasdaq plan to settle stock trades on blockchain

The SEC has approved a plan allowing certain Nasdaq-listed securities to trade in tokenised form, settling on blockchain rather than through traditional book-entry systems. This marks the first time US regulators have formally integrated blockchain technology into core stock trading infrastructure. Tokenised shares will trade on the same order book as regular shares, with identical tickers, prices and rights. The only difference is settlement method, which uses blockchain tokens rather than the Depository Trust Company's traditional ledger system. Existing surveillance and settlement timelines remain unchanged. The approval follows Nasdaq's September filing and reflects the SEC's more receptive stance towards digital asset integration. Intercontinental Exchange, owner of the New York Stock Exchange, is pursuing similar initiatives through investments in crypto exchange OKX, intensifying competition between the two largest US exchanges.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 11th, 2026
Nasdaq stock posts 19.9% gain over 52 weeks, beating Dow's 14.4% return

Nasdaq Inc., with a $49.8 billion market capitalisation, has declined 16.2% from its 52-week high of $101.79. Over the past three months, shares fell 7.6%, underperforming the Dow Jones Industrial Average's 2.7% drop. The company reported strong 2025 financial results on 29 January, including record net revenue of $5.2 billion, up 13%, and solutions revenue of $4 billion, up 12%. Despite these results, shares fell marginally. Whilst Nasdaq stock has declined 10.7% year-to-date, it has gained 19.9% over the past 52 weeks, outpacing the Dow's 14.4% return. The stock trades below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages since February. Analysts maintain a "strong buy" consensus rating with a mean price target of $112.06, suggesting 30.6% upside potential.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 9th, 2026
Nasdaq partners with Kraken parent to develop tokenised equity design for on-chain trading

Nasdaq is developing a new design for tokenised equities that gives publicly traded companies greater control over their shares in token form, including proxy-related matters, corporate actions and governance rights. The exchange has partnered with Payward, Kraken's parent company, to build a gateway enabling tokenised equities to move between regulated and on-chain markets. The initiative follows Nasdaq's September filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission proposing to enable equity securities to trade on its markets and settle in token form through the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. Separately, Nasdaq announced a partnership with Seturion, Boerse Stuttgart Group's pan-European settlement platform, to connect its European trading venues for tokenised securities trading. The New York Stock Exchange is pursuing a similar blockchain-based venue for round-the-clock trading of tokenised stocks and exchange-traded funds.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 7th, 2026
Texas leads US in financial sector employment as Abbott rings Nasdaq closing bell at Alamo

Texas Governor Greg Abbott joined Nasdaq for a virtual closing bell ceremony at the Alamo on 5 March, marking the 190th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo whilst celebrating Texas' economic achievements. Abbott highlighted that Texas ranks first nationally in financial sector employment, capital investment and capital markets. The ceremony included Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Nasdaq Chair Adena Friedman and Texas business leaders. Nasdaq launched Nasdaq Texas in November, a dual listing venue expanding services statewide. Under Abbott's tenure, Texas has attracted over 325 corporate headquarters and hosts 54 Fortune 500 companies. As the world's eighth-largest economy, the state employs the nation's largest financial services workforce, surpassing New York. Nasdaq established its regional headquarters in Dallas last March.

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