Privacy and AI Compliance Lawyer - Associate General Counsel

Nasdaq • Toronto, ON

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Associate General Counsel, reporting to the Global Chief Compliance Officer, you’ll play a lead role in managing privacy and AI compliance. Supporting product development and advising on customer engagement for Nasdaq Verafin as part of Nasdaq's Global Ethics and Compliance Team. You’ll thrive in this position if you’re collaborative, strategic, and adaptable, have a global mindset, and bring a passion for technology, innovation, and regulatory compliance to a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (or equivalent) degree. And be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador or Ontario or eligible for membership.
• 5–8 years of experience in privacy, AI, or emerging technology law.
• Strong ability to collaborate across business, technology, and risk teams to deliver practical solutions.
• Clear communicator with experience in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
• Knowledge of global privacy laws, including GDPR, PIPEDA and US privacy laws.

Nice To Haves

• IAPP or similar professional certification
• Experience in fintech, banking, or regulated industries.
• Exposure to global teams and cross-border compliance challenges.

Responsibilities

• Advise product, technology, and business teams on privacy, AI, and cybersecurity compliance, including privacy-by-design principles.
• Support Nasdaq Verafin's strategic growth in the United Kingdom and European Union including leading Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), maintaining GDPR compliance program, and evaluating the application of the EU AI Act to services.
• Identify and interpret new compliance requirements arising from global laws and regulations.
• Serve as an escalation point for privacy and AI-related contract negotiations and engagement point for client Data Protection Officers and privacy attorneys.
• Support public policy initiatives and draft responses to regulatory proposals impacting Nasdaq Verafin.
• Participate in incident response and deliver privacy-related training across the organization.

Benefits

• competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.
• generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive)
• equity (long-term incentive)
• comprehensive benefits
• opportunity for growth
• You&Q, our total rewards program that covers every dimension of life—from building wealth and growing your career to prioritizing well-being and family care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree