Litigation AGC — Securities & Appeals (Hybrid)

nasdaq; United States; Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase program

Student loan repayment program

Life and disability plans

Paid time off

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental,?

Job summary

Nasdaq seeks an Associate General Counsel, Litigation to represent Nasdaq in SEC administrative proceedings and manage listing/delisting appeals that uphold market integrity.

You will draft briefs, coordinate with Listing Qualifications, Hearings, and compliance teams, and advise on rule filings with the SEC. Strong writing and regulatory experience are essential.

This role is based in Washington DC or New York with a hybrid work arrangement (in-office at least 3 days a week).

Qualifications

• J.D. or LLM from a top-ranked U.S. law school or foreign equivalent with active admission 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 focusing on litigation, regulatory enforcement, administrative proceedings, or securities law.
• Substantive expertise in SEC administrative proceedings or complex commercial litigation with strong brief drafting and advocacy.
• Experience conducting or responding to regulatory inquiries by federal financial regulators.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high integrity and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Represent Nasdaq in SEC administrative proceedings and manage appeals from listing/delisting determinations before Nasdaq panels and the SEC.
• Draft and review briefs, motions, and legal filings; occasionally appear on Nasdaq’s behalf.
• Coordinate with Listing Qualifications, Hearings, and compliance teams to develop legal positions and prep witnesses.
• Advise on Nasdaq rule filings with the SEC related to listing standards, delisting procedures, and litigation matters.
• Brief directors and senior management on litigation, regulatory investigations, and law developments.

Skills

Securities law

Litigation experience

Regulatory enforcement

Legal writing

Brief drafting

Regulatory inquiries

Education

J.D. or LLM (top US law school)

Job description

Nasdaq seeks an Associate General Counsel, Litigation to represent Nasdaq in SEC administrative proceedings and manage listing/delisting appeals that uphold market integrity.

You will draft briefs, coordinate with Listing Qualifications, Hearings, and compliance teams, and advise on rule filings with the SEC. Strong writing and regulatory experience are essential.

This role is based in Washington DC or New York with a hybrid work arrangement (in-office at least 3 days a week).