Legal Counsel – Investigations & Enforcement Team

Legal Counsel – Investigations & Enforcement Team


Nasdaq is looking for a Legal Counsel to join the Investigations & Enforcement Team, within the Market Surveillance function, in Stockholm.


With this position we offer


This is an opportunity for a lawyer to become part of the worlds leading exchange; growing professionally and intellectually while working in a team of experts combined of lawyers and compliance professionals, in a dynamic international environment.


The Surveillance organization monitors issuers and trading participants compliance with the Exchange rules and other relevant regulations. As a regulatory function being responsible for enforcement, it is crucial that we possess excellent knowledge and understanding about the regulations and related practices that applies to listed companies and always act with high integrity. Our fundamental objective is to ensure investor protection and that the markets confidence in Nasdaq, our markets and the securities market in general is maintained.


The Investigations & Enforcement Team supervise the issuers ongoing compliance naturally focused on the disclosure obligations in particular disclosure of inside information according to the Market Abuse Regulation, the Corporate Governance Code, good practice and takeover rules. We are frequently engaged in rule development projects internally and externally and as speakers in different forums. In addition, we regularly arrange seminars in Exchange Rules for board member and executives of listed companies.


Your role and responsibilities


As a Legal Counsel in the Investigations & Enforcement Team, you will engage in all of our duties and specifically in legal matters such as investigations regarding suspected violations of the rule and the preparation of matters for referral to Nasdaq Stockholms Disciplinary Committee. You will engage in seminars arranged by Nasdaq and the dialogue with issuers and advisors that seek our guidance on regulatory matters.


We expect you to have


In order to be successful, besides having a genuine interest in the financial markets and sharing our view that an efficient regulation is a corner stone of well-functioning markets, we believe that you have:


A LL.M. (Master of Laws)
Knowledge in the securities market area
Excellent communication skills
Proficiency in the Swedish and English language both written and speaking
Ability to work independently and efficiently in an open and service minded manner
A self-motivated and results-oriented mind set


It would be great if you have


Experience in performing judicial enquiry
Experience in providing regulatory guidance


Does this sound like you?


This is a permanent position located in Stockholm. As the selection process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible.


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.


Nasdaq is a leading global provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information, and public company services. As the creator of the world's 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. To learn more, about our business visit business.nasdaq.com.


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.


Apply online: http://nasdaqinc.contacthr.com/76725627