Associate General Counsel/Commercial Lawyer

Nasdaq is now looking for a Commercial Lawyer to join our legal team in Stockholm. Are you searching for a new opportunity?

Nasdaq is recognized around the globe as a diversified worldwide financial technology, trading, and information services provider to the capital markets serving businesses and investors from over 50 offices in 26 countries across six continents – and in every capital market.

As a lawyer in the commercial law team, you will be part of a team supporting all of Nasdaq with commercial law legal advice and services, with a focus on Nasdaq’s technology businesses. We are a small team of driven and dedicated lawyers reporting to the head of commercial law of Nasdaq’s Market Platforms division, and we are excited to welcome you!

Your role and responsibilities:

• Drafting and negotiating agreements, mainly for Market Platforms product offerings including agreements with customers and resellers and third-party vendors, data providers, and partners
• Protecting the intellectual property rights of the business and facilitating growth by taking part in acquisitions, divestments, and negotiations with partners
• As required providing legal assistance to other business units within the Nasdaq’s organization
• Working with management and other associates to give general legal advice to maintain risk at the desired level
• Support the business in product development activities, for example by ensuring that new lines of business have appropriate contracts and other documents in place

We expect you to have:

• Masters of law preferred
• At least 4-5 years of proven experience within a law firm or international corporation
• Experience in sales, vendor contracts, SaaS, and other commercial contracts
• Experience with negotiations
• Ability to work independently, although close together with team members, and has strong communication skills

To suit this position, you are a team player but also enjoy working individually and you thrive to produce high-quality work within deadlines. In addition, you are used to assuming responsibility and are detailed oriented and self-driven. You enjoy a fast pace working environment. Furthermore, your English and Swedish language skills (both written and spoken) are fluent.

Does this sound like you?

This is a full-time position located in Stockholm, Sweden. As the process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible.

About Nasdaq Stockholm:

Nasdaq’s Stockholm office is located in the harbor area of Frihamnen, we have a private commuter shuttle running in the morning and evening hours between the office and Karlaplan metro stop. Our office offers free parking, secure bike storage, and bike/e-bike lending. The office also features a gym, recreational sports room, restaurant,and snack shop. Nasdaq Sweden provides its employees with 32 annual vacation days, we offer a competitive compensation package that includes annual bonus and equity plans as well as an employee stock purchase program.

We can consider applicants based in London

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.

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.