Associate General Counsel, Digital Assets

As Associate General Counsel reporting to the VP Deputy General Counsel, you’ll play a critical role in providing legal and regulatory guidance on digital assets, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain initiatives while serving as a regulatory generalist within Nasdaq’s award-winning Legal Division.

You’ll thrive in this position if you’re strategic, collaborative, and bring deep expertise in digital assets regulation to a fast-paced, innovative environment where you can make measurable impact on emerging market opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise Nasdaq’s Digital Assets business on evolving legal and regulatory requirements for digital asset securities, crypto trading, tokenization, and blockchain products.
• Draft and review regulatory filings, legal documents, and submissions required to advance business objectives and maintain compliance.
• Provide guidance on federal securities and commodities laws, anti-money laundering regulations, and state and international regulatory frameworks.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across the U.S. and Europe to align legal strategy with business priorities.
• Support investigations, litigation matters, and enforcement inquiries while advising on company policies and legal requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active bar membership in good standing.
• 10–12 years of legal experience with significant focus on digital assets, cryptocurrency, or blockchain regulatory matters.
• In-house legal experience at a digital assets company or law firm experience advising digital asset clients.
• Strong ability to apply federal securities and commodities laws to emerging digital asset markets.
• Clear communicator with experience in collaborative, cross-functional legal environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
• Expertise in anti-money laundering (AML) laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with international digital asset regulations and cross-border compliance frameworks.

This position can be located in New York, Philadelphia, or Boston and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

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.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.

The base pay range for this role is $134,000 – $248,000. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

Nasdaq’s programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

• Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
• Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
• Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
• Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
• Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page.

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