Associate General Counsel, Securities Litigation

Nasdaq, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase program

Education assistance

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Nasdaq, Inc. seeks an Associate General Counsel, Litigation to represent Nasdaq in SEC administrative proceedings and manage complex listing and delisting appeals. You will draft briefs and filings, prepare witnesses, and coordinate with compliance teams in a fast-paced, global environment.

The role requires a J.D. or LLM with US bar admission and 2–5 years in litigation or securities law, with strong written and verbal skills and high integrity.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LLM 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 company, or government agency.
• Substantive expertise in SEC administrative proceedings or complex commercial litigation.

Responsibilities

• Represent Nasdaq in SEC administrative proceedings and manage appeals from listing/delisting determinations.
• Draft briefs, motions, and legal filings; appear on Nasdaq's behalf in certain proceedings.
• Coordinate with Listing Qualifications, Hearings, and compliance teams to develop legal positions.
• Advise on Nasdaq's SEC rule filings related to listing standards and litigation matters.
• Brief directors and senior management on litigation developments affecting Nasdaq.

Skills

Legal writing

Regulatory litigation

Regulatory inquiries

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. or LLM from a top-ranked U.S. law school

Job description

Nasdaq, Inc. seeks an Associate General Counsel, Litigation to represent Nasdaq in SEC administrative proceedings and manage complex listing and delisting appeals. You will draft briefs and filings, prepare witnesses, and coordinate with compliance teams in a fast-paced, global environment.

The role requires a J.D. or LLM with US bar admission and 2–5 years in litigation or securities law, with strong written and verbal skills and high integrity.