Legal Counsel - Nasdaq European Legal and Regulatory Team

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our European Legal and Regulatory Team. 


The Legal and Regulatory Team is responsible for providing legal support to all of Nasdaq's regulated business in Europe, which includes trading, clearing, settlement, data, index and listings. Our goal is to:


·      Provide the highest quality of legal services to our business partners
·      Be responsive in solving our business partners' needs
·      Represent the best traditions of the legal profession


In this position as Legal Counsel, you will be part of a strong and experienced legal team located in Stockholm and throughout the Nordic and Baltic region, working closely with the business and other support functions within Nasdaq.


Your role and responsibilities


The role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys taking initiative and working in a fast-paced and international environment. As Legal Counsel, you will:


·      Work with legal and regulatory questions at one of the leading providers of exchange and trading services, data and technology
·      Monitor legal and regulatory developments
·      Provide guidance to internal company clients with respect to relevant legal and regulatory requirements and company policies
·      Draft and review commercial agreements, rulebooks and regulations


We expect you to have


·      Master’s Degree in Law
·      Approximately 4 or more years of relevant working experience
·      Experience from financial regulations is a merit
·      English and Scandinavian language skills
·      Ability to learn quickly in new areas of law


Does this sound like you?
This is a permanent full-time position based in Stockholm. As the selection and interview process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible.


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 business.nasdaq.com.