Assistant General Counsel

Nasdaq’s Legal, Regulatory & Risk Group is looking for a talented and energetic lawyer to join the Mumbai technology center in India. If Innovation and effectiveness drive you forward, this is the place for you!
Nasdaq is continuously revolutionizing markets and undergoing transformations while we adopt new technologies to develop innovative solutions, constantly aiming to rewrite tomorrow. As an Assistant General Counsel, you will work closely with product and sales teams to primarily support the eVestment Analytics business. You will have experience in commercial contracts as well as product development and innovation.
We are looking for candidates with a genuine desire and drive to deliver top technology solutions to todays markets.
Role Responsibilities -
As an Assistant General Counsel, your focus will be commercial and product support. Besides working closely with your colleagues in Mumbai, you will also work closely with Nasdaq teams in other countries.
Under the mentorship and supervision of senior legal team members, a typical day will include:

• Providing end-to-end product support, including researching and understanding data rights and regulatory considerations, and advising senior-level partners on product development and improvement
• Drafting, reviewing, analyzing and negotiating a variety of commercial and licensing agreements, including data, content, indexes, technology transactional agreements as well as strategic partnership agreements
• Working closely with sales, operations and product teams to ensure Company objectives are met
• Providing legal mentorship and support to our internal businesses and operations around the world including licensing, technology and commercial legal advice
• Keeping up to date and providing mentorship on regulations that impact Nasdaq products and services
• Representing (without close supervision from senior lawyers) the company’s positions in all aspects of commercial matters
  

We expect you to have:

• Experience Level – At least 10+ years’ experience, preferably at a top law firm and/or in-house with a technology or SaaS company
• Experience in providing end-to-end product support
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of other subject areas across multiple regions, particularly in the United States
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects and clients
• Education Qualification: Bachelor of Law
  

Secondary Skills –

• Understanding of the legal and business aspects of licensing data, including supervised data, alternative data, indexes, financial information, software and/or technology products and services
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts for sophisticated commercial transactions
• The ability to analyze sophisticated contractoptimallytivconnect withwith internal clients
• Knowledge of intellectual property and data privacy/data security
  

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It would be phenomenal if you

• Understand the legal and business aspects of product development, licensing data, including supervised data, alternative data, indexes, financial information, software and/or technology products and services
• Have experience drafting and negotiating contracts for sophisticated commercial transactions
• Possess the ability to analyze sophisticated contract optimally to connect with internal clients
• Have knowledge of intellectual property and data privacy/data security
• Have experience working in the financial tech industry
  

Does it sound like you?
As the selection process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible. We will get back to you in 2-3 weeks.
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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 worlds 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.
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.