Legal Counsel to Nasdaq's Listing Qualifications Team

Legal Counsel to Nasdaq's Listing Qualifications Team


The Listing Qualifications team within our Surveillance organization is looking for a Legal Counsel to join the team! The mission of the Listing Qualifications group is to protect investors and market integrity by ensuring that listed companies meet the rigorous listing standards of the Exchange. As a regulatory function it is crucial that we possess detailed knowledge and understanding on the regulations and related practices that apply to listed companies and act with the highest professionalism and integrity. Our fundamental objective is to ensure that the markets confidence in Nasdaq, our markets and the securities market in general is maintained.


With this position we offer


The Listings Qualifications team is based in Stockholm and part of the broader Legal and Regulatory function within Nasdaq. The team represents Nasdaq in relation to companies seeking to list on the exchange. In addition to listing of companies shares we also handle the admission process for all other product types (including bonds, ETPs, etc.) on our markets by ensuring that issuers and the instruments meet the quality standards required by Nasdaq and by underlying legislation. In this role, you will be part of a broader team of 200+ legal, compliance, surveillance and regulatory professionals located in the U.S. and Europe.


Your role and responsibilities


You will be part of a small and highly competent team, assessing listing applications to ensure they meet the quality standards required by Nasdaq. Here you will:


Enforce listing standards through applying Nasdaqs rules and underlying legislation. You will also contribute to the formation and interpretation of Nasdaqs listing rules;


Meet and work with companies and their advisors to assess whether Nasdaqs listing requirements are met from case-to-case;


Provide guidance on listing standards to companies and their advisors, as well as other groups within Nasdaq; and work on important initiatives and special projects, such as developing new listing rules and implementing new technologies to help us work more efficiently;


Work closely with colleagues in corresponding roles across the Nordics and the US to build on best practices;


Coordinate with regulators such as the Swedish FSA;


Participate in continuously developing and transforming the listing process to meet the needs of an swiftly evolving market; and


Communicate externally on Nasdaqs rules and processes, through rulebooks, guidelines and general information to the market.


We expect you to have:


In order to be successful in this role, besides having a genuine interest in the financial markets and sharing our view that efficient regulation is a cornerstone of well-functioning markets, we are interested in candidates having:


Master of Laws;


Some years of relevant work experience for example from an Exchange, regulator, law firm, or other company active in financial services;


Experience working with public mergers & acquisitions and Initial Public Offerings;


Experience in working with rules and regulations and critically analyzing information;


Excellent communication skills in English and Swedish both written and spoken;


A service minded and client-oriented mindset;


The ability and desire to work effectively in a team environment but also to take your own initiative and responsibility.


Does this sound like you?


This is a permanent full time position located in Stockholm, Sweden. If you are just as passionate as we are in ensuring market confidence in Nasdaq and meet the qualifications above, we would love to receive your application as soon as possible.


Come as you are


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.


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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.


Apply online: http://nasdaqinc.contacthr.com/80339135