Legal Analyst/Paralegal

As a Legal Support Analyst at Nasdaq, you will support global legal, compliance, and regulatory operations, working with a team of 200+ professionals. This role involves drafting regulatory filings, preparing documentation for investigations, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, managing legal documents, and supporting special projects in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and thrives under pressure.

Must Have

• Draft, proofread, and submit regulatory filings with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Prepare materials and documentation for investigations, cases, and regulatory matters.
• Coordinate with internal business clients, external counsel, regulators, and senior leadership.
• Manage and maintain legal documents using both paper and electronic filing systems.
• Support special projects and handle multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 1 year of legal support, paralegal, or related professional experience.
• Strong organizational, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and remain composed under pressure.

Good to Have

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program.
• Prior experience in a legal department within financial services, regulatory, or compliance environments.
• Experience coordinating with external stakeholders and managing regulatory submissions.
• Interest in or familiarity with the financial services sector.

Perks & 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
• 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

As a Legal Support Analyst reporting to the AVP General Counsel, you'll play an important role in supporting global legal, compliance, and regulatory operations. Working alongside a team of 200+ professionals across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, you'll help ensure our regulatory and business operations run smoothly and effectively.

You'll thrive in this role if you're organized, detail-oriented, and energized by working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and submit regulatory filings with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Prepare materials and documentation for investigations, cases, and regulatory matters.
• Coordinate with internal business clients, external counsel, regulators, and senior leadership.
• Manage and maintain legal documents using both paper and electronic filing systems.
• Support special projects and handle multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 1 year of legal support, paralegal, or related professional experience.
• Strong organizational, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and remain composed under pressure.
• Interest in or familiarity with the financial services sector.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program.
• Prior experience in a legal department within financial services, regulatory, or compliance environments.
• Experience coordinating with external stakeholders and managing regulatory submissions.

Come as You Are

We are 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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to our overall success.

In addition to base salary, we offer significant other compensation (annual bonus/commissions and equity), benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

Our programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

• Secure Wealth: 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
• Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
• Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
• Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
• Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page.