Associate General Counsel, Commercial & Fund Secondaries
About The Position
Commercial & Nasdaq Fund Secondaries Counsel We're looking for a Commercial & Nasdaq Fund Secondaries Counsel to join Nasdaq's award-winning legal team. In this role, you'll negotiate complex commercial agreements, advise on broker-dealer regulation, and provide strategic legal counsel supporting our global fund secondaries and Corporate Solutions business. You'll thrive in this position if you're a skilled transactional lawyer who excels at collaborating across borders, delivering practical solutions that drive business growth in the capital markets space, and navigating complex regulatory frameworks,
Requirements
- JD degree from a top-tier law school and active bar membership.
- At least 7 years of experience at a major law firm; additional in-house experience is a plus.
- Proven ability to negotiate and close complex transactional agreements, including technology contracts.
- Strong knowledge of broker-dealer regulation, compliance frameworks, and securities law.
- Clear communicator with experience in collaborative, fast-paced, global environments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
- Familiarity with investment funds and asset management regulatory frameworks.
- Prior work with fintech, capital markets, or fund secondaries platforms.
Responsibilities
- Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including technology contracts and fund-related transactions.
- Partner with business leaders across regions to structure transactions, manage legal risk, and support product innovation.
- Collaborate with compliance, product, and commercial teams to deliver integrated legal solutions.
- Advise internal stakeholders on broker-dealer regulatory requirements and compliance matters.
- Provide strategic guidance on securities law matters impacting Nasdaq's fund secondaries platform and commercial operations.
Benefits
- 401(k) program with 6% employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount
- Student loan repayment program up to $10k
- Company paid life and disability plans
- Generous paid time off
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Health spending account with employer contribution
- Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing
- Gym membership discounts
- Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions)
- Paid parental leave
- Fertility benefits
- Paid bereavement leave
- Company gift matching program
- Employee resource groups
- Paid volunteer days
- Education Assistance Program
- Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
