General Counsel – Employment Law

Nasdaq, Inc.; Stockholms kommun; Híbrido; SEK 900 000 - 1 300 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Annual bonus

Equity grant

Pension plan

32 paid vacation days

Hybrid work setup

Wellness allowance

Mental health support

Global mentoring program

E‑learning platforms

Volunteer time off

Resumo da oferta

Nasdaq, Inc. seeks an experienced employment lawyer to join our legal team as Assistant General Counsel – Employment Law. This individual contributor role provides expert advice on employment matters across Europe and the Middle East while supporting HR and business leaders in a compliant, high‑performing workplace.

Stockholm, Sweden, in‑office 3 days per week. Based in Nasdaq’s legal team, you will handle complex advisory work, investigations, policy development, and cross‑functional

Qualificações

• Licensed attorney in an EU member state.
• 6–10 years of post‑qualified experience in employment law.
• Proven ability to manage cross‑border matters and employment disputes.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and labor relations.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal advice on employment law across Europe and the Middle East.
• Lead or support workplace investigations into harassment, discrimination, and code of conduct violations.
• Draft and review employment policies, handbooks, and codes of conduct for compliance.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to support initiatives and deliver training.

Conhecimentos

Employment law

Cross-border matters

HR processes

Dispute management

Formação académica

EU attorney qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Nasdaq is seeking an experienced employment lawyer to join our legal team as Assistant General Counsel – Employment Law. This individual contributor role will provide expert legal counsel on employment matters across Europe and the Middle East, supporting HR and business leaders in fostering a compliant and high-performing workplace. In addition, opportunities will exist to work on global projects for the Legal and People teams at Nasdaq. This role is based in Stockholm, Sweden and is in‑office 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Employment Law Advisory & Compliance: Provide legal advice on employment law issues across Europe and the Middle East, working closely with local counsel to service all 23 jurisdictions in which Nasdaq operates. Monitor, interpret legislative changes and case law developments across jurisdictions and advise stakeholders accordingly.
• Workplace Investigations & Dispute Resolution: Lead or support internal investigations into workplace complaints, including harassment, discrimination, and code of conduct violations. Manage employment‑related litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings, including those before employment tribunals or labor inspectorates.
• Policy Development & Risk Management: Draft and review employment policies, handbooks, and codes of conduct to ensure legal compliance and alignment with company values. Advise on employment aspects of corporate transactions, including due diligence and integration planning.
• Collaboration & Training: Partner with HR and business leaders to support initiatives such as the use of artificial intelligence in employment practices; pay transparency; and organizational change. Develop and deliver training on employment law topics to HR and management teams.

Required Qualifications

• Attorney licensed to practice in a European Union member state.
• Minimum 6‑10 years of post‑qualified experience in employment law, ideally with a mix of private practice and in‑house counsel roles.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross‑border legal matters and employment disputes.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, employee relations, and labor relations.

Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus
• Annual equity grant
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted company shares
• Pension plan
• 32 paid vacation days
• 6 additional days off per year
• Work from (almost) anywhere – up to 20 days/year
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Health insurance
• Friskvårdsbidrag/Wellness Allowance
• 24/7 mental health support for you and your family
• Global mentoring program
• Unlimited access to e-learning platforms
• Hybrid work setup

Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.