Assistant General Counsel

Nasdaq's Legal, Regulatory & Risk group is looking for a dedicated and upbeat lawyer to join our global legal team located in the U.S., Europe and Asia and supporting our businesses worldwide.

Nasdaq is continuously revolutionizing markets and undergoing transformations while we embrace new technologies to develop innovative solutions, constantly striving to rewrite tomorrow.

We are looking for candidates who share those values along with a genuine desire and drive to deliver top technology solutions to today's markets.

With this position we offer

Nasdaq's Legal, Regulatory & Risk group is looking for an experienced Assistant General Counsel to join our global legal team located in North America, Europe and Asia and supporting our businesses worldwide.

Role Responsibilities -

Your role and responsibilities:

Under the mentorship and supervision of senior legal team members, lead a team of attorneys based in Mumbai to handle Nasdaq's enterprise commercial client and procurement agreements. A typical day will include:

• Being responsible for the drafting, review, analysis and negotiations of a variety of commercial and licensing agreements, including, but not limited to, SaaS client and vendor agreements, licensing agreements, NDAs, and sponsorship and events.
• Lead your own case load of more complex drafting, review, analysis and negotiations with autonomy.
• Work closely with sales, operations and product teams to ensure Company objectives are met.
• Provide legal mentorship and support to our internal businesses and operations around the world including licensing, technology and commercial legal advice.
• Keep up to date and provide mentorship on regulations that impact Nasdaq products and services.
• Representing (without close supervision from senior lawyers) the company's positions in commercial matters. 

We expect you to have:

• At least 12+ years' experience, preferably at a top law firm and/or in-house.
• Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, ranging from basic to complex. This demands strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading a team of attorneys and other legal professionals.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of other teams across multiple regions is essential, making excellent communication skills imperative.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects and clients.
• Education Qualification: Bachelor of Law

It would be phenomenal if you have:

• Experience in leading a team of attorneys including training of junior members of the team.
• Understanding of the legal and business aspects of licensing data, including supervised data, alternative data, indexes, financial information, software and/or technology products and services.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts for complex commercial transactions.
• The ability to analyze complex contracts and optimally communicate with internal clients.
• Knowledge of intellectual property and data privacy/data security.
• Experience working within a contract lifecycle management platform (preferably Conga).

Does it sound like you?  

As the selection process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible. We will get back to you in 2-3 weeks.

Come as you are  

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.  

Nasdaq is a leading global provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information, and public company services. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 100 marketplaces in 50 countries. Nasdaq is home to over 4,000 total listings with a market value of approximately $12 trillion.  

To learn more, about our business visit Check out more about our Life at Nasdaq. 

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.