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Attorney responsible for supporting corporate ethics and compliance program including program structuring, regulatory monitoring, anti-financial crime program, ethics program, diligence and integration of acquisitions, and incident investigation and response. The role reports to the Chief Compliance Officer and involves activities such as coordinating with various teams, managing regulatory change processes, assessing regulatory impact, collaborating within risk management, representing compliance in company-wide initiatives, maintaining code of ethics and policies, developing performance measures, participating in acquisition due diligence, and providing legal support for incidents.

• Coordinating with others in the Ethics and Compliance Team and other functions to maintain and continuously improve Nasdaq’s compliance programs in alignment with established practices and standards such as those reflected in the Department of Justice Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs and OFAC Compliance Framework.
• Managing Nasdaq’s regulatory change management processes for its global technology and information services business lines, engaging with Legal, Regulatory and Risk Department on the implementation of regulatory changes.
• Assessing proposed regulations for their impact on Nasdaq to inform engagement in the regulatory development process.
• Collaborating with Risk Management and other second line functions to integrate compliance into the company’s risk management frameworks; serving as primary legal advisor to Risk Management on its initiatives.
• Representing compliance on company-wide initiatives and working groups, leading legal-related workstreams and providing legal analysis and support.
• Providing legal advice and support to Nasdaq Ethics and Global Compliance operational teams.
• Maintaining Nasdaq’s Code of Ethics and supporting compliance policies including annual and ad hoc update processes; supporting annual and ad hoc training on policies.
• Partnering with the Chief Compliance Officer to manage Nasdaq’s new location-based Ethics and Compliance Representative Program.
• Developing performance measures for reporting on program execution for executive committees and the board.
• Participating in the due diligence of prospective acquisitions and leading workstreams for acquisition integration.
• Providing legal support as needed to address incidents, ad hoc requests or surge needs.

• At least 8 years of practice as an attorney with broad experience across different subject‑matter areas, including compliance program structuring, technology regulation (other than privacy), sanctions/export control, anti‑corruption, corporate ethics (e.g., conflicts of interest, insider trading, outside activities), and/or incident response/crisis management.
• Experience in commercial contracting or serving as the legal advisor for a revenue‑generating business unit.
• Excitement to address novel legal issues and provide actionable, practical advice to the business in the face of new or ambiguous legal requirements.
• Experience managing complex and longer‑term projects involving change management with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to convey complex content to an executive audience.
• A collaborative approach to working across functions to achieve outcomes.
• Experience leveraging AI, automation and other technology tools to facilitate and accelerate analysis, decision making and reporting.
• JD from an accredited U.S. law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state or the District of Columbia.

Nasdaq is an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and celebrated. Individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.

• Base pay range: $134,000 – $248,000, with additional base salary determined by skills, experience, education, and market demand.
• Generous annual bonus/commission (short‑term incentive) and equity (long‑term incentive).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, paid time off, paid flex days, gym membership discounts, fertility benefits, paid bereavement leave, and more.
• Additional programs: student loan repayment up to $10,000, company‑paid life and disability plans, paid parental leave, hybrid home/office schedule for most positions, and professional development opportunities.

The position offers a hybrid work model (NasdaqBlend) that provides flexibility to work from home, office, or a mix of both.