Litigation Counsel, Securities & Regulatory Appeals

Nasdaq; Washington; Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% match

ESPP 15% discount

Student loan repayment up to $10k

Company paid life and disability

Generous paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Health spending account

Paid flex days for mental wellbeing

Gym membership discounts

Hybrid home/office schedule

Paid parental leave

Fertility benefits

Paid bereavement leave

Gift matching program

Employee resource groups

Paid volunteer days

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Nasdaq seeks an Associate General Counsel, Litigation to represent Nasdaq in SEC administrative proceedings and manage complex listing and delisting appeals.

The role requires a strong securities litigator with 2–5 years of experience, excellent written and verbal skills, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, global regulatory environment. Washington DC or New York with hybrid in-office work.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LLM from a top-ranked U.S. law school or foreign equivalent.
• 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 corporation, or government agency, with focus on litigation or securities law.
• Substantive expertise in SEC administrative proceedings or complex commercial litigation.
• 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.
• Draft and review briefs, motions, and legal filings; occasionally appear on Nasdaq's behalf in proceedings.
• Coordinate with Listing Qualifications, Hearings, and compliance teams to develop legal positions and prep witnesses.
• Advise on Nasdaq's rule filings with the SEC related to listing standards and delisting procedures.
• Brief directors and senior management on litigation and regulatory developments.

Skills

Litigation experience

Securities law

Regulatory enforcement

Legal drafting

Brief writing

Education

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

Job description

Nasdaq seeks an Associate General Counsel, Litigation to represent Nasdaq in SEC administrative proceedings and manage complex listing and delisting appeals.

The role requires a strong securities litigator with 2–5 years of experience, excellent written and verbal skills, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, global regulatory environment. Washington DC or New York with hybrid in-office work.