Senior U.S Securities and Transactional Counsel

Nebius; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth and learning

Flexibility and ownership

Collaborative culture

Impactful AI projects

International environment

Job summary

Nebius seeks an experienced U.S. Securities and Transactions Counsel to serve as the primary legal expert on U.S. securities law for a NASDAQ-listed foreign private issuer.

This role leads SEC reporting, disclosure and NASDAQ compliance, collaborating with Finance, Investor Relations, and senior leadership to ensure governance and transparency across global operations. Responsibilities include directing SEC filings, overseeing SOX compliance, advising on governance, and supporting capital

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 7+ years of experience in US securities law and public-company matters; mix of top-tier firm and in-house preferred.
• Deep expertise in Exchange Act reporting, SOX, Regulation FD, and NASDAQ governance rules.
• Proven experience with capital markets transactions and public M&A; strong drafting and independent work.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and filing of SEC reports (Forms 20-F, 6-K) and Section 16 filings.
• Manage disclosure controls, SOX 302/404 compliance, and coordination with auditors.
• Advise on governance matters, NASDAQ listing standards, and related-party transactions.
• Provide securities-law counsel across capital markets transactions and M&A lifecycle.

Skills

US securities law

Public-company matters

Exchange Act reporting

SOX compliance

NASDAQ governance

Drafting & communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

About Nebius:

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.

Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.

Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.

The role

We are seeking an experienced U.S. Securities and Transactions Counsel to serve as the company's primary legal expert on U.S. securities law and the US requirements applicable to the company as a NASDAQ-listed foreign private issuer, with responsibilities for US transactional matters. You will lead the legal workstreams associated with the Company's SEC reporting, disclosure and NASDAQ compliance obligations, working cross-functionally with Finance, Investor Relations, Company Secretary and senior leadership to uphold the highest standards of compliance, governance, and disclosure. You will also support the broader legal team with US legal advice on transactional matters, including financing, M&A and other strategic transactions.

Your responsibilities will include

SEC Reporting & Disclosure

• Lead preparation and timely filing of all periodic and other SEC reports, including Forms 20-Fand 6-K, and Section 16 filings.
• Manage disclosure controls and procedures; coordinate with Finance and external auditors to support SOX Section 302 and 404 compliances.
• Draft and/or review press releases, earnings scripts, and investor materials; own disclosure compliance program.
• Advise on Rule 10b5-1 plans and related securities law requirements.

Corporate Governance

• Advise on Board and committee governance, director and officer matters, and the company’s annual governance cycle under US Securities Law and NASDAQ listing standards.
• Ensure compliance with SEC Rules on matters such as related-party transactions and other corporate governance matters.
• Monitor developments in SEC Rules, NASDAQ listing standards and relevant U.S. public-company governance requirements.

Capital Markets & Financing Transactions

• Advise on securities law aspects of equity and debt capital markets transactions, including equity and convertible note offerings, ATM equity programs, and Rule 144A / Reg S debt offerings.
• Negotiate underwriting agreements, purchase agreements, indentures, and related transaction documents; coordinate with underwriters' counsel and trustee.
• Manage registration statements and prospectus supplements; advise on related EDGAR filings.
• Advise on securities law compliance for convertible notes, warrant issuances, and equity-linked instruments.

M&A and Strategic Transactions

• Provide securities law counsel across the full M&A lifecycle — from structuring and due diligence through signing, regulatory filings, and closing.
• Advise on representations and warranties related to securities law compliance.

We expect you to have

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in US securities law and public-company matters; mix of top-tier law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in Exchange Act reporting, SOX, Regulation FD, and NASDAQ governance rules.
• Proven experience with capital markets transactions (equity and debt) and public M&A.
• Exceptional drafting and communication skills; sound judgment and ability to work independently at a senior level.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• Flexibility and ownership
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
• International environment and talented teams

What's it like to work at Nebius:

Fast moving- Bold thinking- Constant growth- Meaningful impact- Trust and real ownership- Opportunity to shape the future of AI

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.

If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.