Associate General Counsel, Litigation

Nasdaq•Washington, DC

1d•$139,000 - $243,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is the company's legal department. It advises company management on a full range of legal and regulatory issues. This attorney would primarily be responsible for supporting Nasdaq in handling appeals from Nasdaq listing and delisting determinations, including proceedings before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel, the Nasdaq Listing and Hearing Review Council, and SEC administrative proceedings, as well as related rule filings.

Requirements

Substantive expertise handling SEC administrative proceedings or general complex commercial litigation experience, with a focus on drafting briefs
Conducting or responding to regulatory inquiries by federal financial regulators
Ability to develop subject matter expertise on a diverse range of legal issues confronting a multinational financial technology company
Ability to advise on applicable standards with respect to best practices in risk mitigation, tracking global legal developments, and recommending and helping implement changes to address emerging risks
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of project teams
Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced business culture
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
A high level of professionalism, outstanding judgment, and uncompromising integrity
2-5 years' minimum of relevant experience at a top-tier law firm, global financial or technology corporation, or government agency, with a focus on litigation, regulatory enforcement, administrative proceedings, or securities law
A J.D. or LLM degree from a top-ranked U.S. law school or foreign equivalent, and admission and good standing with one or more US state bars

Nice To Haves

Experience with exchange or self-regulatory organization (SRO) listing standards, delisting procedures, or rulemaking is a plus
experience with SEC practice, administrative law, or exchange/SRO matters is a plus

Responsibilities

Representing Nasdaq in SEC administrative proceedings
Handling appeals from Nasdaq listing and delisting determinations, including proceedings before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel, the Nasdaq Listing and Hearing Review Council, and the SEC
Drafting and reviewing briefs, motions, and other filings in connection with administrative proceedings and appeals
Advising on and supporting Nasdaq's rule filings with the SEC related to listing standards, delisting procedures, and other matters arising from or connected to litigation and appellate work
Assisting in the preparation of outside counsel prior to oral arguments and other court appearances, and occasionally appearing on behalf of Nasdaq in certain proceedings
Coordinating with Nasdaq's Listing Qualifications, Hearings, and other business and compliance teams to develop positions, gather evidence, and prepare witnesses for administrative proceedings
Briefing directors and senior management on actual or threatened litigation and regulatory investigations
Advising senior management on developments in the law that may impact their business
Monitoring developments in SEC enforcement priorities, administrative procedure, and listing/delisting case law relevant to Nasdaq's business