Nasdaq · 2 days ago
Associate General Counsel, Commercial & Fund Secondaries
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expNasdaq is seeking a Commercial & Nasdaq Fund Secondaries Counsel to join their legal team. In this role, you will negotiate complex commercial agreements and provide strategic legal counsel to support Nasdaq's global fund secondaries and Corporate Solutions business.
FinanceFinancial ServicesStock ExchangesTrading Platform
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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
Professional development opportunities
Company
Nasdaq
Nasdaq is a global provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information, and public company services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (21)
2024 (9)
2023 (7)
2022 (15)
2021 (19)
2020 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.52BKey Investors
Matzliach Capital
2024-07-29Post Ipo Secondary· $2.72B
2024-03-19Post Ipo Secondary· $1.8B
2023-06-22Post Ipo Debt· $5B
Leadership Team
Adena Friedman
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Bradley Peterson
EVP & CIO/CTO
Recent News
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