Legal Counsel (Regulatory Compliance) 

Why Nasdaq
When you work at Nasdaq, you’re working for more open and transparent markets so that more people can access opportunities. Connections can be made, jobs can be created, and communities thrive. We want all our employees to have access to opportunities, too. That means planning for career growth, ensuring you have the tools you need, and promoting an inclusive culture where we’re all valued for our unique perspectives.
Here, you will work for a global tech leader committed to breaking down barriers to inclusive prosperity. We see technology as a means to free people up to work together more productively and effectively by centralizing data, analytics, and market intelligence.
Here, we’re committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Not only is it our responsibility to do better, but we also need representative voices to power the fresh thinking that is vital for our business and our clients.
What We Offer
This is an opportunity for you, a lawyer active within the securities market, to become part of the world’s leading exchange, working in a team of experts combined with lawyers and compliance professionals, ensuring we maintain the market’s confidence daily.
You will be part of the Investigations & Enforcement Team which supervises the issuers’ ongoing compliance naturally focused on the disclosure obligations – particularly 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 members and executives of listed companies.
You can expect an autonomous but fast-paced work environment where you are recognised for your results and ability to drive things forward. Every day brings many opportunities to learn & grow and rewards with a global impact we build.
In return, you will receive a competitive salary package, excellent health and financial wellbeing benefits, including dental, vision, & prescription coverage, 401K matching, tuition repayment or reimbursement options, paid vacation and parental leave, and more.
What You Will Do
As a Legal Counsel in this team, you will engage in all our duties, specifically in legal matters such as investigations regarding suspected violations of the rules and the preparation of matters for referral to Nasdaq Stockholm’s Disciplinary Committee. You will engage in seminars arranged by Nasdaq and the dialogue with issuers and advisors that seek our guidance on regulatory matters.
What We Expect
To thrive in this role, besides having a genuine interest in the financial markets and sharing our view that an efficient regulation is a cornerstone of well-functioning markets, we believe that you have:
A LL.M. (Master of Laws)
Approximately four years of professional experience, preferably within the securities market area
Experience in performing judicial enquiry
Experience in providing regulatory guidance
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 mindset



What Would Be Advantageous
Experience from a lawfirms
Experience from the judiciary
Experience from public speaking
Experience from listed companies



At Nasdaq, we strive to challenge the status quo and always look for new ways to do things to improve and exceed the collective goals of our teams, company, and customers. A strong inner drive and adaptability are therefore essential to succeed at Nasdaq.
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. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Talent Acquisition Partner; amy.gudjonsson@nasdaq.com
*Please note that we do not accept applications via email