Senior Associate General Counsel, Securities Litigation

Nasdaq, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Student loan repayment

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Hybrid schedule

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Job summary

Nasdaq, Inc. seeks an Associate General Counsel, Litigation to represent Nasdaq in SEC administrative proceedings and manage listing and delisting appeals that are fundamental to market integrity. You will draft briefs and motions, coordinate with compliance teams, and brief directors on regulatory matters.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in litigation or securities law, with a strong track record in complex regulatory proceedings and a clear commitment to professional integrity.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LLM from a top-ranked U.S. law school or foreign equivalent, 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, focusing on litigation, regulatory enforcement, administrative proceedings, or securities law.
• Substantive expertise in SEC administrative proceedings or complex commercial litigation, with proven brief drafting and advocacy.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SEC litigation

Regulatory enforcement

Legal drafting

Administrative proceedings

Securities law

Education

J.D. or LLM

Job description

Nasdaq, Inc. seeks an Associate General Counsel, Litigation to represent Nasdaq in SEC administrative proceedings and manage listing and delisting appeals that are fundamental to market integrity. You will draft briefs and motions, coordinate with compliance teams, and brief directors on regulatory matters.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in litigation or securities law, with a strong track record in complex regulatory proceedings and a clear commitment to professional integrity.